Lyft · 2 months ago
Business Planning & Forecast Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $160K/yr
6+ years expLyft is a company dedicated to serving and connecting people, fostering an inclusive work environment. They are seeking a Business Planning & Forecasting Manager to drive forecasting and capacity planning decisions that impact operational excellence and financial performance, working closely with cross-functional teams to align resources with business objectives.
AppsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTaxi ServiceTransportation
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end forecasting and capacity planning for our global operations, developing models that drive multi-million dollar resource allocation decisions
Build sophisticated financial and operational models that connect business drivers to staffing requirements and budget implications
Partner with senior operations and finance leaders to develop scenarios balancing service levels, cost optimization, and growth objectives
Lead quarterly and annual planning cycles, synthesizing inputs from multiple stakeholders into cohesive strategic recommendations
Present insights and recommendations directly to executive leadership, influencing key business decisions
Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and planning processes through data-driven insights
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, strategic finance, demand planning, or corporate FP&A (or similar roles)
Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills with proven ability to work with complex, ambiguous data sets
Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses clearly to senior stakeholders
Track record of working independently to drive projects from concept to implementation
Experience building models that connect operational metrics to financial outcomes
Bachelor's degree required
Proficiency in Excel and SQL; experience with BI and WFM tools (e.g. Verint, NiCE)
Strategic mindset with ability to balance detailed analysis with big-picture thinking
Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
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
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Company
Lyft
Lyft is a leading ride-hailing service offering car rentals, bike, and scooter-sharing through its mobile app for convenient transportation.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.76BKey Investors
FidelityMagna InternationalCapitalG
2025-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2021-02-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
David Risher
Chief Executive Officer
Erin Brewer
Chief Financial Officer
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