We are currently seeking a Staff Finance Analyst, Cost Accounting to handle aspects of advanced automotive manufacturing and construction finance at our Arizona manufacturing plant. This individual is a key member of the manufacturing capital team. This role is highly cross-functional and requires collaboration and significant partnership with a wide variety of teams across the business including IT, operations, logistics, manufacturing, and purchasing.

You Will:

Consolidate and analyze financial data including budget, forecast and actuals reconciliations, period-to-period variance analysis, analyzing cost deviation with variance explanations Be responsible for modeling business cases for multiple projects for manufacturing and construction Develop profitability models estimating capital payback periods and rates of return Lead operating team alignment and decision making as pertains to financial implications; present data in cohesive reports that provide clear communication and recommendations Partner closely with the operating team to understand financial inputs and provide guidance on operating decisions Additional ad-hoc assignments and projects supporting departments across the organization including month-end financial reporting, longer-term Business Plan development, benchmarking and process analysis 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

You Bring:

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in accounting or finance At least 5+ years’ relevant experience with 3+ years’ experience with finance/accounting in a manufacturing environment Proven technical, quantitative, and critical-thinking skills, high level of independent judgment, initiative and creativity to identify and clearly communicate key performance drivers to senior management Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and accountability for results Demonstrated effective written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills Established ability using Microsoft Office software with a high proficiency with Excel Finance analyst experience at Tech, Automotive OEM, or Tier 1 Supplier – a huge plus!   At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.