Finance Business Partner - Headcount & Payroll

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly headcount and payroll forecasting, including variance analysis against budget and prior forecasts
• Partner with HR and business leaders on workforce planning, hiring plans, and organizational changes
• Monitor and control labor costs and ensure accuracy of monthly payroll accruals
• Own month-end close activities related to headcount and payroll, including accrual validation and management reporting
• Analyze headcount movements such as hires, attrition, and transfers to provide actionable insights
• Support the annual budgeting process for headcount and payroll across all departments
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for workforce cost planning and scenario analysis
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT to improve systems, processes, and data integration
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance, with specific exposure to payroll, headcount planning, or FP&A
• Strong financial modeling skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and fundamental accounting principles
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across cross-functional teams
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing or large-scale operations environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA)
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Disability insurance and 401k options
• Vacation time
• Eligibility for Lucid’s equity program and/or discretionary annual incentive programs

About the Company

Lucid Motors is leading the future of luxury electric and mobility. We design captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. We are building a community for innovators driven to create a more sustainable future.