ERP Financials & Controlling Team Lead

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 337,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in luxury electric vehicles is seeking an ERP Finance & Controlling Team Lead in Makkah Region. This position requires strong leadership and knowledge of SAP Finance and Controlling modules. The successful candidate will oversee implementation of financial processes within the ERP system while managing a team of consultants to enhance system solutions. Competitive benefits include insurance and equity opportunities.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401k

Vacation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SAP Finance and Controlling modules.
• 3+ years in a leadership role overseeing SAP projects.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of ERP finance consultants.
• Design and configure ERP Finance and Controlling modules.
• Oversee end-to-end finance process implementation.

Skills

SAP Finance

Leadership

Process Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

SAP

Fiori

Job description

Overview

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Summary:

The ERP Finance & Controlling Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and support of financial and controlling processes within the organization’s ERP system. This role serves as the primary liaison between the finance business users and the ERP technical team, ensuring that system solutions align with business objectives and comply with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The Team Lead will manage a team of functional consultants, coordinate project activities, and provide subject matter expertise in areas such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, cost center accounting, and internal orders. This position requires strong leadership, deep functional knowledge of ERP financial systems, and excellent communication skills to drive process improvement and successful system adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of ERP finance functional consultants and analysts.
• Ensure the team delivers high-quality solutions aligned with business and project goals.
• Lead the design and configuration of ERP Finance and Controlling modules, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company policies.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications for ERP configurations and developments.
• Oversee end-to-end FTM process implementation including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, and Profit Center Accounting.
• Ensure integration with other ERP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP).
• Ensure the proper implementation of product costing and manufacturing overheads with all parameters
• Manage timelines, resources, budgets, and risks for finance related workstreams.
• Act as a liaison between business users and technical/development teams.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize finance and controlling processes using ERP tools.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to audit queries.
• Conduct training sessions for finance users and new team members.
• Develop and maintain functional documentation, process flows, and training materials.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands on experience in SAP Finance and Controlling modules
• At least 3 years in a leadership or team lead role overseeing SAP projects
• Proven experience in managing full lifecycle SAP implementations (Planning to go-live and support).
• SAP certification is a must, ideally in Finance or Controlling.
• Prefer certified professional such as TOGAF, PMP or ITIL
• Deep knowledge of SAP finance and controlling including GL, AP, AR, AA, BL, CCA, IO, PCA, PC and PA.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance and controlling processes such as procure-to-pay (P2P), order-to-cash (O2C), plan-to-build (P2B), and financial close.
• Understanding of Universal Journal (ACDOCA), and Margin Analysis.
• Familiarity with Fiori-based user interfaces and role-based access in S/4HANA.
• Experience in integrating FICO with other SAP modules like MM, SD, PP, and with external systems (e.g. banks, tax engines).
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of SAP financials consultants and analysts.
• Coaching and developing team capabilities through continuous feedback and training.
• Experience leading FICO workstreams in SAP projects: implementations, upgrades, rollouts, or migrations.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into system solutions.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of functional or integration issues.
• Data reconciliation and validation during testing or financial closing.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Agency notice

Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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