Financial Analyst

Lyft•Montreal, QC

18d•CA$72,000 - CA$90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Lyft is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team supporting Lyft Urban Solutions (bikeshare and micromobility), focusing on financial planning, RFP bid modeling, and strategic analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial modeling expertise, attention to detail, a bias for action, and the ability to operate effectively with ambiguity. Combined with a continuous improvement mindset, this foundation will support strategic decision-making at Lyft. In addition to analysis in support of strategic decision-making, this role will also focus on financial close management and reporting.

Requirements

Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively across Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with ability to communicate and storytell, zooming in and out as needed
Strong Excel/Gsheet financial modeling and problem-solving skills; ability to build complex models, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, scenario analysis
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions and present to senior stakeholders
Detail-oriented, highly organized, with a drive to understand underlying business issues and uncover root cause solutions
Proficiency in Presentation (Google slide/Power Point) and financial modeling tools; experience with Anaplan is preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Familiarity with month-end close processes, variance analysis, and GAAP accounting concepts
Experience with Oracle, or similar ERP systems is a plus
Background in shared mobility, capital-intensive businesses, or RFP/bid processes is preferred
Fluency in English and French; Spanish proficiency preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with Anaplan is preferred
Experience with Oracle, or similar ERP systems is a plus
Background in shared mobility, capital-intensive businesses, or RFP/bid processes is preferred
Spanish proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

Own core FP&A activities: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly financial reporting for leadership
Support monthly close processes: reconcile actuals to budget, identify and explain variances, validate accruals, coordinate with Accounting
Synthesize financial data from multiple sources (Oracle, fleet systems, P&L data) into clean, well-documented models
Maintain and improve financial forecasting models and reporting processes
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort, increase automation, and improve data accuracy and transparency
Partner with Ops and Commercial teams on RFP requirements, cost assumptions, and financial modeling for bid scenarios
Build comprehensive financial models for RFP bids: 10 year projections covering fleet sizing, capital deployment, unit costs, and profitability
Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing on RFP models to stress-test assumptions and inform decision-making
Create and present financial analyses, decks, and leadership summaries communicating performance, insights, and recommendations

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Pet benefits
Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future
Flexible paid time off policy for salaried team members
15 days paid time off for hourly team members, with an additional day for each year of service
18 weeks of paid time off for new parents (biological, adoptive, and foster)
Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits