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Lyft FP&A Analyst in San Francisco, California
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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 strong Financial Analyst to support our Marketing organization.
Responsibilities:
Directly support the Marketing team to provide world-class analysis, monthly and quarterly forecasting and reporting to stakeholders across the organization
Own the Monthly & Quarter-end close process end-to-end for key spends, flagging any potential issues/risks through timely variance analysis
Partner with the accounting group to manage close timelines, process and reporting
Support the Marketing team through the development of the annual Budget process
Assemble dynamic and comprehensive financial reports that evaluate current and future spend vs. plan and forecast by major initiatives/pillar and the Marketing team
Prepare executive-grade reporting to identify root causes/discrepancies, summarize findings, and make recommendations
Undertake ad hoc analytics and special projects as directed by Leadership
Seek out opportunities to create new process improvements and take on increasing business partnership relationships
Partner with our internal system’s team to facilitate system optimizations and reporting
Support the overall rollup of total Marketing Program and OpEx
Facilitate change management as necessary for purchase order process to ensure close is automated and accurate
Experience:
BA/BS with 2-3+ years of experience in financial planning and analytics in a rigorous environment (high growth company experience preferred)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision
Detail oriented and highly organized self-starter with a drive to dig into complex problems
Process improvement oriented
Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Expert in Excel. Experience building complex formulas and manipulating large data sets
Strong G-Sheet and Slide skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate and influence effectively across various departments
Benefits:
Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
401(k) plan to help save for your future
18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
Pre-tax commuter benefits
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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, Thursdays and a team-specific third day. 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 $94,000 - $117,500. 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.