Lyft

Senior Financial Analyst

Lyft$115K — $143K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in financial planning and analysis in a rigorous setting
  • Strong skills in Gsheets/Excel for financial modeling and problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented, organized self-starter with a drive for solutions
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt storytelling
  • Ability to manage overlapping tasks with shifting priorities
  • Interpersonal skills for collaborative work
  • Preferred experience in equity/stock-based compensation

Responsibilities

  • Own forecasting and variance analysis for compensation and equity
  • Collaborate with Total Rewards on equity grant assumptions
  • Support monthly close processes for compensation-related items
  • Maintain and enhance Anaplan modules for forecasting
  • Assist in monthly headcount and compensation forecasting
  • Work with People Team to resolve data integrity issues
  • Prepare reporting and ad hoc analysis for leadership
  • Identify process improvements to increase efficiency

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family building support
  • Child care and pet benefits
  • Health Care Savings Account funded by Lyft
  • Company-matched RRSP plan
  • Flexible paid time off policy for salaried employees
  • 18 weeks of paid time off for new parents
  • Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits
Full Job Description
Lyft is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst on our Comp & Benefits FP&A team, focusing on salary and headcount management, Equity, and Stock Based Compensation. The ideal candidate will bring natural curiosity, financial rigor and a continuous improvement mindset to the team and drive financial analysis in support of strategic decision making at Lyft. In addition to decision support, this role will also focus on forecast/budget management reporting.
Responsibilities:
  • Own forecasting and variance analysis for cash compensation, equity/stock-based compensation (SBC)
  • Partner with Total Rewards and Technical Accounting on equity grant assumptions, vesting, forfeiture rates, and SBC expense recognition
  • Support monthly close processes for compensation and equity lines, partnering with Payroll Accounting on actuals and accruals
  • Maintain and improve Anaplan modules related to compensation and equity forecasting
  • Support monthly headcount and comp forecast (start dates, backfills, attrition) as they relate to salary and equity cost
  • Partner with People Team on Workday data integrity issues impacting compensation/equity reporting
  • Prepare reporting packages and ad hoc analysis for leadership, earnings, and Corp FSLI submissions
  • Identify and drive process improvements to increase automation and reduce manual reporting effort
Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a rigorous environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Excellent communicator with ability to storytell, zooming in and out as needed
  • Strong Gsheets/Excel financial modeling and problem-solving skills
  • Detail oriented, highly organized self-starter with a drive to understand core business issues coupled with high determination to uncover solutions
  • Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate collaborative working relationships with teams across the organization
  • Equity/Stock Based Compensation experience preferred
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

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule - Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $115,000 - CAD $143,750, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants, however, Lyft employees make the ultimate selection and hiring decisions.

This job fills an existing vacancy.

About Lyft

Lyft is a transportation network company that was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates a mobile app that allows users to request rides from nearby drivers. Lyft provides ride-hailing services in the United States and Canada, and it has expanded into other transportation services, such as bike-sharing and scooter-sharing. The company is known for its pink mustache logo, which was replaced by a glowing dashboard mustache in 2015. Lyft went public in March 2019.
Learn more about Lyft
Size
4,453 employees
Market Cap
$3.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.7 billion
Founded
2012
5 Year Trend
+56.4%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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