Strategic Finance Analyst I

Lucid has an exciting entry-level opportunity for a Strategic Finance Analyst to join our Strategic Finance team. This position will be responsible for a wide range of projects in support of business decisions and management reporting requirements for Sales and Go-To-Market (“GTM”) functions. This is a high-growth role designed for an early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation in strategic corporate finance. Working alongside experienced team members, you will gain significant exposure to revenue and sales operations, sharpen your financial modeling skills, and gain hands-on experience delivering insights that influence company strategy.

Responsibilities

Conduct month-end processes as well as variance / trend analysis to track performance and drive operational efficiencies; Collaborate closely with GTM Operations to align on forecasts, analyze sales performance, and provide actionable insights for decision-making; Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate expense recording and financial alignment across teams; Translate financial data and market trends into clear narrative updates for Sales & GTM leadership to support real-time decision-making; Help build, maintain, and refine FP&A modeling tools and planning processes to improve forecast accuracy; Model expected outcomes and track progress for key strategic initiatives and company metrics; Collaborate with People Ops and Recruiting to track headcount, monitor hiring plans, and analyze personnel-related expenses to ensure alignment with operational budget; Partner closely with Analytics, Deal Strategy, and Accounting to model topline growth, analyze ARR trends, and ensure accurate revenue recognition; Deliver timely, ad hoc financial analyses and data-driven insights to help leadership evaluate key business initiatives and emerging operational trends

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field; 0–1 years of experience in financial analysis, strategy, or corporate finance (internships included); Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides; Solid grasp of foundational corporate finance, accounting principles, and financial statement analysis; Strong problem-solving orientation with a proactive "find a solution" mindset; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex numbers into a clear story; Self-starter who thrives with autonomy in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

Nice to have

Prior experience in the tech/SaaS industry or supporting a Sales/Operations team; Familiarity with financial planning tools like Workday Adaptive Planning or similar FP&A software; Familiarity with data warehousing, querying, or analytics tools (e.g., Snowflake, Datadog, SQL, or similar platforms)

Benefits

Remote work options; Healthy work-life balance