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About Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors is dedicated to creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation, driving the world forward. The company's award-winning vehicles are built on proprietary technology and a software-defined vehicle architecture, embodying a "Compromise Nothing™" approach in the global automotive market. This commitment extends to refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, or design and engineering. Lucid achieves this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production managed in-house across its global facilities.

The Role: Finance Business Partner, Financial Planning & Analysis

Lucid Motors-LA is seeking a Finance Business Partner – Financial Planning & Analysis to join its team in King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience and serves as a key contributor to strategic and operational decision-making within plant operations. The position involves close collaboration with department heads across Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Supply Chain, and G&A, translating financial insights into actionable decisions that directly influence vehicle production performance. The role reports to the Finance Manager within the FP&A team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the headcount plan for assigned plant departments, tracking actuals versus forecast and identifying hiring timing variances.
• Maintain the payroll bridge month-to-month and partner with HR and department heads to align hiring plans with budget and operational milestones.
• Monitor trainee pipeline costs across programs such as NAVA, HRDF, and SLA, including FTE conversion timing.
• Provide monthly payroll variance analysis supported by clear driver narratives for senior finance leadership.
• Act as an embedded finance partner for assigned plant functions, attending operational reviews, understanding cost drivers, and translating them into clear financial insights.
• Challenge and support department heads on spending decisions, purchase requests, and headcount additions.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities within departmental budgets before month-end close.
• Lead the monthly OPEX forecasting process for assigned departments and support the annual budget cycle, ensuring departmental submissions align with operational realities.
• Prepare variance analysis comparing actuals, forecast, and budget.
• Prepare monthly reports and analysis to support decision-making and performance tracking.
• Maintain financial models that support scenario planning, cost sensitivity analysis, and organizational design decisions.
• Support the Finance Manager with data and analysis for executive presentations.
• Ensure that purchase requests and expenditures across assigned departments adhere to approved budgets and internal policies.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and transparency.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification is preferred.
• Experience within a manufacturing or large-scale operations environment is considered an advantage.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, along with a solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated strong financial planning, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to apply an analytical mindset and translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to effectively partner with stakeholders and manage cross-functional relationships.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy, integrity, and internal controls.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Work Environment

This position operates within a fast-paced and dynamic automotive manufacturing environment in the Middle East, requiring adaptability and effective performance under pressure.

Application Information

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.