Finance Manager

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization

FP&A is an integral part of the decision-making process at Lyft, embedded within the business to ensure we maximize ROI and drive to the best possible P&L outcomes. Lyft’s FP&A team is looking for a Finance Manager to provide financial and analytical support to drive strategic decisions across multiple areas. As a Finance Manager, you will work directly with stakeholders in planning, forecasting and reporting key metrics to senior leadership in order to drive strategic decisions for the company.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a team of three financial analysts, providing coverage and support for Marketing & Communications, People, Policy, Lyft Media, and Lyft Business.  Foster a collaborative environment and drive professional development within the team.
• Oversee operational expenditures (opex), including maintaining accurate annual budgets and monthly forecasts. 
• Monitor actual expenses versus projections, analyze variances, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Lead beyond budgeting and planning – be a thought leader and partner with the executives, chiefs of staff and business partners to drive operational efficiencies
• Partner closely with the accounting team during the month-end close process to ensure accurate general ledger and financial statement reporting
• Prepare high-quality financial reports for executives, summarizing key findings and actionable recommendations. 
• Present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner for senior leadership.
• Conduct financial analysis, including cost allocation, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI evaluations, to support decision-making processes and provide insights to executives
• Undertake interesting and impactful ad hoc analytics and special projects as directed by Leadership

Experience:

• BA/BS with 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analytics in a rigorous environment (Large company experience preferred either public or private) with experience managing people
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and an expert in financial modeling with experience manipulating large data sets, and building 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate and influence effectively across various departments

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Lyft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 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 San Francisco area is $143,000 - $178,750. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.