Senior Project Financial Analyst

Lucid Motors Middle East; Makkah Region; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors Middle East is seeking a Senior Project Finance Analyst dedicated to promoting a cleaner future through electrification. The successful candidate will analyze financial data, support project teams, and provide strategic insights to enhance decision-making. A strong academic background and extensive experience in finance are required, along with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years in variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, especially CapEx and construction cash flow.
• Proven ability to communicate key performance drivers to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze financial data, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Monitor and report on financial performance for multiple projects.
• Provide objective business consultancy and financial guidance to the company.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Sr. Project Finance Analyst

The candidate will require relevant extensive experience and a strong academic background with a desire to influence a cleaner future through the electrification of the transportation space. This role will play an integral part of the Finance team to continue the success of the company. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy a challenge, then we want to talk with you!

1. Consolidate and analyze financial data including reconciliations, period-to-period variance analysis, analyzing cost deviation with variance explanations.
2. Maintain the financial status of multiple projects in weekly status reports showing budget, forecast, Purchase Request status, Purchase Order status, as well as applicable accounting data.
3. Monitor, report, and analyze financial performance for operational and project-related activities, offering support to project teams.
4. Identify and communicate risks and opportunities, proactively addressing potential issues.
5. Develop and refine business case assessments with relevant teams to support program decisions.
6. Facilitate operating team alignment and decision-making; presenting data in cohesive reports that provide clear communication and recommendations.
7. Actively participate with management to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope. Provide objective business consultancy and financial guidance to the company.
8. Partner closely with the operating team (including Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Program Management) to understand financial inputs and provide guidance on operating decisions.
9. Additional ad-hoc assignments and projects supporting departments across the organization including month-end financial reporting, longer-term Business Plan development, benchmarking, and process analysis.
10. Provide new perspectives to identify and propose opportunities for improvement across processes and business functions.
11. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics; Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) – Big Plus.
12. At least 7 years’ relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years of variance analysis experience (actuals to forecast comparison) and period-to-period analysis.
13. Proven technical, quantitative, and critical-thinking skills, high level of independent judgment, initiative, and creativity to identify and clearly communicate key performance drivers to senior management.
14. Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and accountability for results.
15. Demonstrated effective written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
16. Established ability using Microsoft Office software with a high proficiency with Excel.
17. Extensive experience in financial reporting: specifically, CapEx and Construction cash flow.
18. Must be proactive and demonstrate ability to see things through to the end.
19. Ability to be resourceful, hands-on, and work both independently and as part of a high-performing team.
20. Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple duties in a fast-paced environment.
21. Must be motivated, work independently as well as part of a team.
22. Willingness to work with multiple colleagues across different geographical regions on a variety of initiatives.
23. Ability to think creatively, analyze, and solve problems.

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