Senior Project Financial Analyst

Lucid Motors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Sr. Project Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making in the realm of luxury electric vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background and extensive experience in financial analysis, particularly in variance and period-to-period analysis. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure financial alignment and contribute to a cleaner future through transportation electrification. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in finance with a focus on variance analysis.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze financial data for multiple projects.
• Monitor and report financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Variance Analysis

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

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 aim to introduce captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate human experience and transcend limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Our vehicles are designed to be intuitive, liberating, and future-oriented.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric vehicles by returning to the fundamentals of great design—where every decision benefits the individual and the environment. When free from convention, you can define your own experience.

Join a team of industry-leading minds. Beyond competitive salaries, we foster a community of innovators eager to make a significant impact. If you are driven to create a sustainable future, this is the place for you.

Sr. Project Finance Analyst

The ideal candidate will have extensive relevant experience and a strong academic background, with a passion for influencing a cleaner future through transportation electrification. This role is vital to our Finance team’s continued success. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy challenges, we want to hear from you!

• Consolidate and analyze financial data, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and cost deviation explanations.
• Maintain financial status reports for multiple projects, including budget, forecast, purchase requests, purchase orders, and accounting data.
• Monitor, report, and analyze financial performance for operations and projects, supporting project teams.
• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities, addressing potential issues proactively.
• Develop and refine business case assessments with relevant teams for program decisions.
• Facilitate team alignment and decision-making; present data in clear, cohesive reports with recommendations.
• Participate with management to guide strategic decision-making, providing objective financial guidance.
• Partner with departments such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Program Management to understand financial inputs and advise on decisions.
• Support additional projects including month-end reporting, business planning, benchmarking, and process analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process and business improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) – Big Plus
• At least 7 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in variance analysis and period-to-period analysis
• Strong technical, quantitative, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and responsibly
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Extensive experience in financial reporting, particularly CapEx and construction cash flow
• Proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and in high-performing teams
• Strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated, autonomous, and collaborative
• Willingness to work across different regions and initiatives
• Creative problem-solving skills

At Lucid, we celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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