Beyond the ride: Head of FP&A and investor Relations at Lyft

In this episode of FP&A Today, Glenn Hopper interviews Aurelien Nolf, VP of FP&A and Investor Relations at Lyft, about his career journey from audit and accounting to leading financial planning and investor relations. Aurelien discusses the value of an accounting foundation for FP&A, the benefits and challenges of combining FP&A and IR roles, and the importance of storytelling with data for both internal and external audiences. They explore how Lyft uses operational metrics as leading indicators, the increasing role of data science and AI in FP&A, and strategies for team building and skill development in a rapidly evolving field. Aurelien shares insights on leveraging AI for reporting and analysis, emphasizing the need to augment human expertise rather than replace it.