Manager, SAP Finance

Lucid Motors; Newark (AR); On-site; USD 152,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking an experienced SAP Finance Lead to own and evolve our SAP Finance landscape across FI/CO, Procure-to-Pay, Tax, and Financial Reporting. This role will serve as the primary SAP Finance partner to Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, Tax, and business leadership.

The position requires deep SAP FICO expertise, S/4HANA Finance experience, and strong stakeholder management to stabilize operations, accelerate month-end close, and enable scalable, compliant global finance processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP FICO experience.
• Deep expertise in SAP FI/CO configuration and support.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial close, accounting operations, costing, intercompany accounting, and reporting.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise finance operations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own SAP FICO processes including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Cost Centers, Profit Centers, Product Costing, and Intercompany Accounting.
• Drive SAP Finance enhancements, production support, issue resolution, and business process improvement.
• Lead Finance Transformation initiatives including close optimization, automation, reporting, and controls.
• Support manufacturing finance processes including Material Ledger, Actual Costing, Standard Costing, Inventory Valuation, and COGS analysis.
• Manage integrations across SAP, Coupa, Concur, OneSource Tax, OpenText VIM, SAP Analytics Cloud, and planning platforms.
• Partner with Finance leadership on roadmap planning, governance, controls, and compliance initiatives.
• Manage AMS vendors, consultants, and delivery partners while reducing dependency on external resources.

Skills

SAP FICO

FI/CO configuration

S/4HANA Finance

Financial close & reporting

Intercompany accounting

Stakeholder management

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

About the Role

Lucid Motors is seeking an experienced SAP Finance Lead to own and evolve our SAP Finance landscape across Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), Procure-to-Pay, Tax, Expense Management, and Financial Reporting. This role combines operational ownership with strategic transformation initiatives and will serve as the primary SAP Finance partner to Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, Tax, and business leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Own SAP FICO processes including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Cost Centers, Profit Centers, Product Costing, and Intercompany Accounting.
• Drive SAP Finance enhancements, production support, issue resolution, and business process improvement.
• Lead Finance Transformation initiatives including close optimization, automation, reporting, and controls.
• Support manufacturing finance processes including Material Ledger, Actual Costing, Standard Costing, Inventory Valuation, and COGS analysis.
• Manage integrations across SAP, Coupa, Concur, OneSource Tax, OpenText VIM, SAP Analytics Cloud, and planning platforms.
• Partner with Finance leadership on roadmap planning, governance, controls, and compliance initiatives.
• Manage AMS vendors, consultants, and delivery partners while reducing dependency on external resources.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP FICO experience.
• Deep expertise in SAP FI/CO configuration and support.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial close, accounting operations, costing, intercompany accounting, and reporting.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise finance operations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience, preferably automotive.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance certification.
• Experience with Coupa, Concur, OneSource Tax, OpenText VIM, SAC, and Anaplan.
• Familiarity with global deployments and multi-country finance operations.
• Knowledge of SOX controls, audit requirements, and governance frameworks.

What Success Looks Like

• Stabilize and optimize SAP Finance operations.
• Improve month-end close efficiency and automation.
• Strengthen financial controls and governance.
• Enable scalable finance processes supporting global growth.
• Reduce contractor dependency through stronger internal ownership.

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$151,700—$222,420 USD

Compensation & Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility

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