FP&A Senior Financial Analyst

ABOUT APOLLO RESEARCH Apollo Research is an AI safety organisation that works on the detection of scheming (e.g. building evaluations), the science of scheming (e.g. model organisms), and scheming mitigations (e.g. anti-scheming, and control). We closely work with multiple frontier AI companies.  At Apollo, we aim for a culture that emphasizes truth-seeking, being goal-oriented, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and being friendly and helpful. If you’re interested in more details about what it’s like working at Apollo, you can find more information here. We're a team of ~35 in London/Europe, starting a new office in San Francisco and we're growing fast.  THE OPPORTUNITY You’ll be Apollo’s second full-time Finance hire. You’ll work with our Senior Finance Manager to execute the day-to-day engine that keeps Apollo running and convert business activity into consistent, trusted numbers for management and investors. You'd be able to help build a finance team from the ground up at a company tackling one of the most important problems of our time. As our finance team develops, you’ll have the chance to focus on Controllership or FP&A, taking on more responsibility based on your interests and strengths.   This is a rolling expression of interest posting. We don't always have a live vacancy, but we review submissions on an ongoing basis and reach out when a strong fit emerges. 

At 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.  Lyft is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst on our Comp & Benefits FP&A team, focusing on salary and headcount management, Equity, and Stock Based Compensation. The ideal candidate will bring natural curiosity, financial rigor and a continuous improvement mindset to the team and drive financial analysis in support of strategic decision making at Lyft. In addition to decision support, this role will also focus on forecast/budget management reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Own forecasting and variance analysis for cash compensation, equity/stock-based compensation (SBC) * Partner with Total Rewards and Technical Accounting on equity grant assumptions, vesting, forfeiture rates, and SBC expense recognition * Support monthly close processes for compensation and equity lines, partnering with Payroll Accounting on actuals and accruals * Maintain and improve Anaplan modules related to compensation and equity forecasting * Support monthly headcount and comp forecast (start dates, backfills, attrition) as they relate to salary and equity cost * Partner with People Team on Workday data integrity issues impacting compensation/equity reporting * Prepare reporting packages and ad hoc analysis for leadership, earnings, and Corp FSLI submissions * Identify and drive process improvements to increase automation and reduce manual reporting effort EXPERIENCE: * 3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a rigorous environment * Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment * Excellent communicator with ability to storytell, zooming in and out as needed * Strong Gsheets/Excel financial modeling and problem-solving skills * Detail oriented, highly organized self-starter with a drive to understand core business issues coupled with high determination to uncover solutions * Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate collaborative working relationships with teams across the organization * Equity/Stock Based Compensation experience preferred BENEFITS: * Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits * Mental health benefits * Family building benefits * Child care and pet benefits * Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account * RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future * In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service  * Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible. * Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.  Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request. 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 at least 3 days per week, including 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. #Hybrid The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $115,000 - CAD $143,750, 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. Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants, however, Lyft employees make the ultimate selection and hiring decisions. This job fills an existing vacancy.