Manager, Retail Finance Europe

Number of employees

5500

Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands

Posted on: 2022-10-11

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.  

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
 
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
 
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

We are looking for a Retail Finance Manager with a solid academic background and relevant experience to join the Finance Team of Lucid in Europe. This role will partner with multiple stakeholders to provide timely analysis, insightful guidance, and financial leadership to help secure the success of the company. 

This Finance role is responsible for leading the forecasting, budgeting, and core financial analysis process for the growing European retail functions of Sales, Service, Retail Development, Retail Operations and Marketing. This role is focused on planning and reporting for headcount, OpEx, and CapEx for all those functions. This position will also work with cross-functional teams to ensure that OpEx and CapEx spending is managed efficiently and to the budget.

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.

Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols  
At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
 
Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
 
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

Scope & Responsibilities

  • Drive the monthly and quarterly reporting and consolidations of forecasts and budgets for the Retail Functions + Marketing, including headcount, operating and capital expenses.
  • Develop and own pro-forma projections for retail locations including working with operating teams to understand core costs, variable inputs, and risks associated with operations.
  • Create, own, and enhance financial models to support long range planning and identify levers for profitability.
  • Partner closely with all internal stakeholders, functional and operating teams to understand business requirements and provide clear financial inputs on operational decisions.
  • Facilitate operating team alignment and decision making, present data in cohesive reports that provide clear recommendations.
  • Support ad-hoc assignments and projects with financial analysis and business case development providing strategic and tactical advice / feedback to business leaders.
  • Identify and address areas to improve the effectiveness of our financial planning and forecasting activities to streamline and enhance methodologies and processes.
  • Oversee the collaboration with accounting and other finance partners to bridge actual results to plan and identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Responsible for driving data integrity across systems and ensuring proper communication and procedures in place.
  • Manage others, develop exceptional talent, and encourage team to challenge assumptions.
  • Experienced Required:

  • 8+ years of relevant work experience and knowledge in retail operations, retail and sales planning, and forecasting experience.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles and processes.
  • 4+ years’ experience building, developing, and leading a team of finance analysts. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting -- MBA/CPA is a plus.
  • Experience planning and monitoring the status of capital projects.
  • Proven experience in budgeting, planning, forecasting, closing, and reconciling operating spend
  • Proven ability developing and improving processes and automating reporting.
  • Ability to effectively articulate variances, analyses, and financial stories in a clear and concise manner.
  • Proven organization skills with ability and flexibility in prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced, growth environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to interact with various business partner relationships and management levels.
  • High proficiency with SAP and MS Office/Excel/Powerpoint.
  • Finance experience at an Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Supplier would be a plus.

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