Financial Analyst

Lyft • Toronto, ON

30d • $90,000 - $112,500 • 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.
At Lyft, our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team plays a vital role in driving the company’s mission to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. We partner closely with business leaders to translate data into actionable insights that maximize ROI, strengthen profitability, and fuel sustainable growth.
This Finance Analyst role will support our Rideshare business — the heart of Lyft’s operations — helping shape strategy, forecast performance, and guide critical decisions that impact millions of riders and drivers every day. We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with exceptional financial acumen and strategic thinking skills. Strong communication, prioritization, and teamwork are essential, along with a proactive, results-driven mindset.
This is a unique opportunity to play a hands-on role in the financial future of one of the most innovative, mission-driven companies in the tech and mobility space.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance) with at least 2-3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop complex financial models, with excellent quantitative analysis and forecasting skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights that guide executive-level decision-making.
• Proven capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and the ability to derive insights from incomplete information.
• A detail-oriented, highly organised self-starter with the ability to manage overlapping tasks and frequent priority changes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Strong G-Sheet and Slide skills is a plus, excel / PPT is ok
• Proficiency in SQL and ERP systems, such as Oracle Essbase or Anaplan, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance financial models to assess performance, growth opportunities, and operational efficiency.
• Run scenario analyses to evaluate trade-offs and guide decision-making.
• Support the development of 3–5 year strategic business plans that align with the company's overall vision and growth targets.
• Collaborate with teams across Operations and Product, to connect financial outcomes with business levers.
• Enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency through automation and scalable tools.
• Develop sustainable financial data management/sourcing practices to enable our team and business partners to move fast
• Deliver clear, actionable insights through dashboards, reports, and executive presentations.
• Ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting through collaboration with Accounting and Data teams
• Support continuous improvement across FP&A systems and processes.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
• RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service
• Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees