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About Lucid Motors-LA and the Role

Lucid Motors-LA is at the forefront of creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation, leveraging proprietary technology and a software-defined vehicle architecture. The company's "Compromise Nothing™" approach is evident in its award-winning vehicles, supported by deep vertical integration encompassing in-house design, engineering, and production. We are seeking a Finance Business Partner Manufacturing to join our team in King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah. This full-time role is critical for driving financial planning, cost target setting, and advanced cost modeling to enhance manufacturing competitiveness and support strategic decision-making.

Core Responsibilities

The Finance Business Partner will serve as a key financial liaison to the manufacturing team, ensuring robust financial discipline and strategic alignment across all operational areas. This position involves comprehensive financial oversight, analytical support, and proactive engagement in cost management initiatives.

Financial Planning and Cost Management

• Define and track manufacturing cost targets, including HPU and CPU.
• Establish detailed, shop-level cost centers across Stamping, Body, Paint, Assembly, Powertrain, Battery, Utilities, and Logistics, ensuring alignment with the overall business plan.
• Maintain strong governance over manufacturing structures and costing accuracy.
• Manage standard costing processes and perform variance analysis at the shop level.
• Develop and maintain vehicle and model-level cost targets based on production volumes.
• Monitor key manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, throughput, rework, downtime, and scrap, linking performance to financial impact.
• Conduct benchmarking analyses to assess cost competitiveness.
• Support and drive cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Reporting and Investment Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial reports comparing actuals, budget, and forecast.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide clear root-cause insights.
• Consolidate and reconcile financial data across planning and reporting cycles to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Develop ROI and NPV analysis to evaluate manufacturing investments and cost optimization initiatives.
• Build comprehensive profitability models, including payback periods and return metrics.
• Support senior management decision-making through structured and data-driven financial evaluations.

Strategic Business Partnering

• Partner closely with manufacturing operations teams to align financial and operational objectives.
• Support labor demand planning and overhead expense strategies.
• Provide clear financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to support key business decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this full-time position will possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in finance business partnering, with a strong background in manufacturing environments. This role requires a professional capable of operating effectively within a dynamic, vertically integrated automotive company located in King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah.