Finance Bizops LeaderAt Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.We are building out Finance business operations to drive disciplined execution of both organic and inorganic initiatives, including M&A integration, strategic programs (AVs, Luxury), and other new product initiatives (NPIs). This is a strategy-to-execution role that requires strong judgment, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to drive outcomes in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.We are seeking a high-impact Finance BizOps leader to sit at the center of this effort, owning finance integration execution (in partnership with Lyft's Corp Dev IMO), NPI financial readiness, and the intake/governance layer that connects Finance to the company's most strategic initiatives. This role is the operating backbone for Finance – ensuring acquisitions integrate seamlessly, new products launch cleanly, and Finance work is prioritized with rigor and transparency.As the company scales, the volume and complexity of strategic initiatives—M&A, new products, and cross-functional programs—continues to increase.This role establishes a centralized operating model that ensures:Strategic initiatives are executed with discipline and completenessFinance is embedded early and effectively ensuring strong planning to execution across multiple teams to deliver strong customer and business resultsThe organization scales without accumulating operational debt or technical debtResponsibilities:Strategic Program Readiness Act as the central Finance lead for new product initiatives and large strategic programsBuild strong working relationships with key product and business leaders and stay "in the know" on planned launchesPartner with Finance SMEs, Product, Engineering, and GTM teams to ensure: Financial workflows and requirements are definedSystems, processes, and finance stakeholders are ready for launchRisks and tradeoffs are surfaced earlyTranslate ambiguous product requirements into clear Finance implications and execution plansTrack implementation and establish Finance governance to enable global launch and scalabilityDrive alignment and decision-making across stakeholdersHelp ensure launches do not create downstream operational or technical debtFinance M&A Integration Support end-to-end Finance integration across global acquisitions, from Finance integration strategy during diligence to post-close integrationPartner with Corp Dev IMO, Product and Finance leadership to: Understand product integration plans and identify impacts on Finance processes, systems, and orgDefine Finance integration strategy and scopeBuild integrated finance roadmaps with clear dependencies and critical pathStand up governance, reporting, and escalation frameworksPrepare and lead leadership readouts on Finance integration status of deals in scopeDrive cross-functional execution across Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, etc; manage key dependencies with IT/Systems, HR, and LegalImplement and manage synergy tracking and value realization mechanismsCodify repeatable finance integration playbooks to improve speed, quality, and predictabilityProgram Leadership & Execution Act as the control tower across concurrent initiatives and Ensure the right work is resourced and sequenced appropriately across teamsDrive execution across multiple complex, cross-functional programs simultaneouslyBuild and manage integrated plans, milestones, and KPIsProactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecksHold teams accountable while maintaining strong cross-functional relationshipsEnsure high-quality documentation, decision logs, and scalable processesCentralization and coordination for Finance-related initiatives (M&A, NPIs, strategic projects) Define criteria (impact, risk, effort, strategic alignment)Provide visibility into pipeline and tradeoffs Facilitate prioritization discussions with Finance leadershipOperating Model & Capability Building Help stand up and evolve the Finance bizops function and define best practices and processes for: M&A Integration governanceNPI Finance engagement modelCross-functional operating rhythmsIntroduce structure without slowing teams down—balancing rigor with speedBuild repeatable frameworks that scale with company growthExperience:5+ years in BizOps, Finance Ops, Product Ops, or ConsultingDirect experience in M&A integration, large-scale program management, or product launchesStrong understanding of Finance functions (Accounting, FP&A, Treasury) and financial workflows (QTC, rev rec, billing); BS in Accounting/Finance preferredAbility to operate in ambiguity and drive clarity across senior stakeholdersProven track record of driving execution across cross-functional teams, across Finance, Business, and Technical teamsStrong systems thinking—understanding how processes, systems, and people connectExceptional communication and executive presenceBenefits:Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolledMental health benefitsFamily building benefitsChild care and pet benefits401(k) plan with company match to help save for your futureIn addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off18 weeks of paid parental leave.
Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligibleSubsidized commuter benefitsMonthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membershipLyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. 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, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.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 3 days per week 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. #HybridThe expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $132,000 - $165,000, 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.