Hiring: Business Operations Specialist Company: Lyft Location: Nashville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:43:55 Target Skills & Keywords : Data Warehouse, Microsoft Excel, SQL, Salesforce, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •3+ years of relevant experience in business operations, finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role; experience within the automotive, fleet, mobility, or autonomous vehicle industry is a plus. •Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, with experience building financial models, performing scenario and variance analyses, and working with large or complex datasets. •In-depth knowledge of accounting and finance principles, including financial reporting, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and variance analysis. •Demonstrated ability to build financial and analytical models from the ground up, particularly in fast-paced and evolving business environments. •Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational analyses into clear insights and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. Required Skills: •Own month-end close deliverables across assigned fleet and operational areas, including financial reporting, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. •Serve as the subject matter expert for fleet-related cash transactions, including tracking and reconciling payments across relevant accounts and investigating and resolving discrepancies. •Prepare and provide monthly loan and lease activity to the Accounting team, ensuring complete and accurate inputs to support financial reporting and month-end close. •Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, and Operations to support accurate and timely financial reporting, resolve variances, and improve financial processes. •Develop, maintain, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for recurring financial and operational workflows, with a focus on strengthening controls, improving efficiency, and creating scalable processes. •Support Purchase Order (PO) management across the Flexdrive entity, including monitoring PO activity, coordinating with stakeholders, and helping ensure appropriate funding and financial alignment. •Prepare the quarterly Flexdrive cash flow review, including validation of underlying activity and reconciliation to the Accounting Cash Flow Statement. •Own the preparation and coordination of audit support files for assigned areas, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and provided timely in response to audit requests. Qualifications: •Demonstrated experience supporting cross-functional initiatives that require alignment across operational, financial, technical, and strategic priorities. •Exposure to autonomous vehicle operations, electric vehicle infrastructure, or other emerging mobility technologies and business models. •Applied hands-on capability in Salesforce, including creating, customizing, and maintaining reports and dashboards to support financial and operational decision-making. •Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field. •Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority deliverables simultaneously and operate effectively in environments with a high degree of complexity and change. Compensation: •Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!