Senior Project Financial Analyst

Lucid Motors Europe; Makkah Region; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Project Finance Analyst to join their Finance team. This role is pivotal in analyzing financial data, maintaining project budgets, and providing strategic financial guidance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background and extensive experience in financial reporting and variance analysis. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional eager to contribute to a cleaner future through innovative electric mobility solutions. Join a community of forward-thinkers dedicated to making a significant impact in the luxury electric vehicle market.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in finance with a focus on variance analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate performance drivers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and maintain project financial status reports.
• Identify risks and opportunities, supporting project teams with financial guidance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Variance Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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, and analyzing cost deviations with variance explanations.
2. Maintain the financial status of multiple projects in weekly status reports showing budget, forecast, Purchase Request status, Purchase Order status, and 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; present 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. Support additional ad-hoc assignments and projects across departments including month-end financial reporting, long-term Business Plan development, benchmarking, and process analysis.
10. Provide new perspectives to identify and propose opportunities for process and business function improvements.
11. Bachelor’s degree in finance or Economics; Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) is a big plus.
12. Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience, with at least 5 years in variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast) and period-to-period analysis.
13. Proven technical, quantitative, and critical-thinking skills, with a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and creativity to communicate key performance drivers to senior management.
14. Ability to manage multiple projects with autonomy and accountability.
15. Effective written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
16. High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
17. Extensive experience in financial reporting, specifically CapEx and Construction cash flow.
18. Pro-active with a strong ability to see tasks through to completion.
19. Resourceful, hands-on, capable of working independently and in teams.
20. Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
21. Motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively.
22. Willing to collaborate with colleagues across different regions on various initiatives.
23. Creative thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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