Director, IT Finance Systems

As the Director of IT Finance, you will serve as the key stakeholder leader, bridging the gap between IT and Finance Organizations to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment. You will own the relationship between these critical functions, leading conversations to drive financial strategy, technology enablement, program execution and operational efficiency. You will oversee the management of all aspects of IT technology systems ensuring that the goals and milestones of the Finance org are aligned with IT priorities and deliverables.  

Additionally, you will act as the finance technology solutions provider for the broader organization, identifying and implementing innovative tools and systems that enhance financial visibility, decision-making, and process automation. Related responsibilities include the implementation, integration, and optimization of all finance systems (SAP, Coupa, Blackline, Anaplan, etc.) across Lucid, ensuring alignment with the company’s financial and operational objectives.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Finance Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute the strategy for IT Finance to meet Lucid's financial and operational goals. Build and manage a high performing IT Finance team, fostering a collaborative environment.
• ERP Scaling and Growth- Lead the scale, grow, and run functions of our SAP ERP.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Represent IT within the broader Lucid finance domain and provide regular updates to the CIO. Partner with business, IT, supply chain, and manufacturing leaders to ensure finance processes and solutions address business needs and create organizational value.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Partner with the internal audit, Cybersecurity, and other IT teamsto ensure processes and technologies adhere to regulatory requirements, financial reporting standards, and internal controls, maintaining high levels of data integrity. 
• Finance Technologies: Own the finance technology solutions for Lucid. Craft and drive the finance technology roadmap based on industry standards and business requirements in collaboration with Lucid Enterprise Architects and Technology Leads.
• System Integration:Partner with other leaders to oversee the integration of financial systems with other SAP solutions and other enterprise applications. 
• Process Optimization: Create a culture of innovation and support opportunities for process automation and optimization.
• Training and Change Management: Oversee the development of training programs and change management strategies to drive user adoption and effective utilization of IT Finance systems across Lucid.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish OKRs and KPIs for the IT Finance team, provide ongoing reports to the CIO, and identify areas for continuous improvement.

Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, finance, Accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of progressive finance leadership role.
  • 15+ years of experience in finance process design and optimization.
  • Understanding of finance operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Exceptional financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting skills.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic thinker with a track record of driving financial success with the ability to roll up their sleeves and get into the details as needed to drive the teams and organization forward.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Broad knowledge of the finance technology platform space.
  • 10+ years of SAP ERP and/or other finance system implementations. 
  • Experience delivering complex projects with multiple milestones and dependencies.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
  • Finance platform certifications (e.g. SAP, Coupa, Blackline, Anaplan).
  • Familiarity with finance regulatory requirements specific to manufacturing and EV industries.