We are seeking a highly analytical, organized, and commercially minded Business Control & Administration Manager to lead financial governance, business planning, local administration, and operational support activities for Lucid France. This role is responsible for ensuring robust financial control, performance management, business reporting and administrative governance, to enable the successful operation of the French market.

As part of Lucid’s Hybrid National Sales Company (NSC) model, the Business Control & Administration Manager acts as both the financial steward and administrative lead for the French market. The role provides financial governance, operational control, local entity administration, and business support to Lucid France, Lucid Europe, and HQ stakeholders. The position serves as a key business partner to the Managing Director and operational leaders, enabling effective market management, disciplined financial control, regulatory compliance, and efficient operation of the French entity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & P&L Management

• Own financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L performance for Lucid France, by ensuring alignment with commercial objectives, operational plans, and European financial targets
• Monitor financial performance, operating expenses, and investments against approved budgets, and identify risks and opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and return on investment
• Provide strategic financial guidance by focusing on cost control and budget governance processes, and driving financial accountability across the French organisation

Reporting & Business Insights

• Prepare regular financial and operational performance reports for Lucid France and European leadership
• Analyze performance across Sales, Aftersales, Order Operations, Customer Experience, and Network Development activities
• Provide transparency into business performance, investment utilization, and operational risks
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews
• Deliver recommendations based on financial and operational analysis

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Lucid policies, governance frameworks, internal controls, and corporate obligations across the French market
• Maintain transparency, accountability, and audit readiness through effective oversight of budgeting, procurement, expenditure, and reporting activities
• Assess and mitigate risks through robust governance and risk management practices

Investment Planning & Strategic Decision Support

• Evaluate investment opportunities, market initiatives, and commercial support mechanisms through financial modelling, business case analysis, and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor investment performance, capital allocation, and spending effectiveness to ensure delivery of expected returns and optimise resource prioritisation.
• Support launch planning, network expansion, market development initiatives, and executive decision-making through financial analysis and preparation of board and leadership materials.

Commercial Finance Support

• Partner with Sales, Aftersales, Order Operations, and Network Development teams tosupport commercial planning, forecasting, and business performance management across the French market
• Analyse revenue, costs, profitability, and key business drivers to provide financial guidance and support strategic decision-making

Systems, Controls & Data Integrity

• Ensure accurate financial reporting, data integrity, and compliance with financial controls and data governance requirements across market operations.
• Support the implementation, optimisation, and automation of financial processes, reporting systems, dashboards, and management reporting tools.
• Partner with Finance, IT, and operational stakeholders to improve reporting efficiency, evaluate market support programmes, and assess the financial impact of operational and contractual decisions.

Administrative Operations & Office Management

• Lead business administration for Lucid France, ensuring compliance with local governance, statutory, and corporate requirements.
• Oversee office operations, vendor and procurement administration, contract and invoice management, and maintenance of local procedures and records to support efficient market operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience in business control, FP&A, commercial finance, accounting, business administration, or related functions
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control
• Experience supporting market operations within automotive, retail, distribution, manufacturing, or related industries
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities
• Experience working with ERP systems, reporting platforms and business applications
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
• Strong organizational and administrative management capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Fluent in French and English

Success Measures

• Delivery of market financial targets and budget performance
• Forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness
• Timely and accurate financial and operational reporting
• Compliance with governance and financial control requirements
• Effective administration of the French legal entity
• Quality and timeliness of management information provided to leadership
• Effective governance of partner-related expenditures and contractual commitments
• Successful support of market launch and growth objectives
• Continuous improvement of business processes, controls, and operational efficiency

Lucid Motors is committed to maintaining a safe and trustworthy environment. As such, a background check may be required during the hiring process. This will be performed in line with European data protection laws, and candidates will be informed and asked to provide consent before the check is conducted.