Cost Accountant

Join Lucid Motors as a Sr. Finance Manager (Manufacturing)
At Lucid, we are pioneering the future of luxury electric vehicles, setting new standards for performance and innovation. We are looking for a Sr. Finance Manager who is passionate about sustainability and is ready to make a significant impact in the EV manufacturing sector.

Role Summary
This role involves leading all financial planning, analysis, and control activities across our manufacturing plant. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to drive cost efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Business Partnering: Act as a finance business partner to plant leadership, facilitating data-driven strategic decision-making.
• Costing & Controlling: Oversee detailed cost centers and implement standard costing and variance analysis.
• Operational Finance: Work closely with operations to enhance material utilization and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• People Leadership: Mentor the manufacturing finance team and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Skills Required

• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Leadership capabilities for team development and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CMA, or MBA in Finance.
• 15-20 years of experience in manufacturing finance, ideally in the automotive or EV sector.

At Lucid Motors, we provide competitive salaries, medical benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us in shaping the future of electric mobility.

About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join Jumeirah Jabal Omar. This role is crucial in managing the financial operations of the property, ensuring compliance with Jumeirah standards while driving business performance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial management aspects, including accounting policies, procurement practices, and financial statement preparation.
• Lead the budget and forecasting process to achieve approved targets.
• Enhance Finance team performance and develop talent for succession planning.
• Deliver accurate business forecasting to optimize resource allocation.
• Provide value-added reporting for operational improvements.
• Coordinate all audit visits, ensuring proactive follow-up on audit issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with apartment owners to align objectives and facilitate approvals.

About You:
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA/ACCA preferred).
• 5-7 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control.
• Experience in audits, compliance, and statutory requirements.

Benefits:
We offer an attractive salary paid in Saudi Riyals (SAR), generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates globally, excellent leave and health care packages, flights home, and other benefits appealing to high performers seeking a career with a luxury brand.

About Us
With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, PwC is one of the world’s leading professional services networks. We are committed to helping organizations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax, and Advisory services. In the Middle East, we have made significant contributions to the transformation journey of the region for over 40 years.

Role Overview
As a Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day operations within our Finance Service Tower. Your responsibilities will include delivering Finance Managed Services to clients, overseeing the execution of processes, ensuring accountability for service-level performance, and facilitating continuous improvement within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery for finance engagements, including oversight of key customer deliverables.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
• Demonstrate understanding of financial reporting processes, risk, and controls.
• Conduct quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with established policies.
• Monitor performance of team members and implement appropriate coaching.
• Proactively build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support execution of Finance Managed Services plans.

Qualifications and Experience
A qualified accountant with at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably with 3 years in a management role. This includes having a strong understanding of financial reporting processes and risk management, as well as proficiency in MS Office. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required, while a Master’s degree and relevant certifications are preferred.

Soft Skills
Proficient communication skills in English, capable of driving accountability within diverse teams. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines are essential.

Travel Requirements
This position may require 100% travel within Saudi Arabia.