Staff Finance Analyst – Manufacturing
| Company | Lucid Motors |
|---|---|
| Location | Casa Grande, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, MBA |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
- At least 5- 7 years relevant experience in financial analysis, preferably within manufacturing or automotive industries.
- Advanced financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to distill complex data into concise insights.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and accountability for results
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills—able to present financial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-impact projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Tableau) is highly desirable.
- Strong working knowledge of Query tools, SQL/Python, Tableau is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the consolidation, analysis, and presentation of key financial data including budgets, forecasts, and actuals; perform advanced variance analysis and provide actionable insights to drive performance.
- Own the financial modeling and business case development for high-value manufacturing initiatives, including capital investments and process improvement projects.
- Design and maintain profitability models and investment frameworks to evaluate capital payback periods, ROI, and scenario-based planning.
- Act as the finance lead and strategic advisor for manufacturing leadership—translating financial results into clear business recommendations and guiding decision-making.
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, supply chain, and corporate FP&A to align financial plans with operational execution.
- Lead cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, building cost-benefit analyses, and tracking savings realization.
- Develop and improve reporting processes and tools, automating where possible to streamline monthly close, forecasting, and planning activities.
- Support long-range business planning, organizational benchmarking, and key strategic initiatives across the company.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Tableau) is highly desirable.