Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Own FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly financial reporting for leadership.
• Support monthly close processes by reconciling actuals to budget, explaining variances, validating accruals, and coordinating with Accounting.
• Synthesize financial data from Oracle, fleet systems, and P&L data into clean, documented models.
• Maintain and improve forecasting models and reporting processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort, increase automation, and improve data accuracy and transparency.
• Partner with Operations and Commercial teams on RFP requirements, cost assumptions, and bid-scenario modeling.
• Build 10-year financial models for RFP bids covering fleet sizing, capital deployment, unit costs, and profitability.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to stress-test assumptions.
• Create and present financial analyses, decks, and leadership summaries with performance insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Strong business acumen and ability to partner across Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets financial modeling and problem-solving skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and scenario analysis.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, independent, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with month-end close processes, variance analysis, and GAAP accounting concepts.
• Fluency in English and French.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Anaplan.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Spanish proficiency.
• Background in shared mobility, capital-intensive businesses, or RFP/bid processes.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base pay: CAD $72,000–$90,000 for the Montréal area, excluding potential equity, bonus, and benefits.
• Extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, disability benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Family-building and pet benefits.
• Lyft-funded Health Care Savings Account.
• RRSP plan with company match.
• Flexible paid time off for salaried team members; hourly team members receive 15 days paid time off, with an additional day per year of service.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave through a top-up plan.
• Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits.
• Hybrid schedule requiring in-office work at least three days per week, including Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; hybrid employees may work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year.