Financial Analyst, Product Development

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Rivian is looking to hire a Financial Analyst to support our Product Development Finance organization, based out of its location in Irvine, California. As a Financial Analyst, Product Development, you'll handle the financials of an area supporting ongoing Vehicle Product Development or Charging Go-To-Market Strategy at Rivian. This area is critical for the success of both our consumer and commercial products. A successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to filter large amounts of data to form a holistic financial story, build strong relationships with technical leaders and be self-motivated to learn what it takes to build and refine a vehicle on the road.

* Be a key strategic partner for our product development team, interacting with various cross-functional partners including, but not limited to: Engineering, Purchasing/Supply Chain, Program Management, etc.
* Understand the mechanism and aspects of the Bill-of-Materials (BOM) or P&L, coordinating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and flag financial risks related to the BOM or P&L
* Maintain budgets for development costs and approve spend based on targets that have been agreed upon with key stakeholders, driving team towards cost effectiveness
* Be able to translate data into actionable insights, showing drivers of financial performance to communicate to results to leadership and internal customers to effectively frame decision-making
* Ensure compliance and enforce proper approval processes and workflows in partnering with our Supplier Purchasing organization
* Conduct variance analysis to forecast, track KPIs, and identifying opportunities for improvement
* Support month-end close process, timely and complete reporting in line with Corporate Accounting policies and guidelines

* A passion for sustainability and keeping the world adventurous forever (Bonus points if you love the outdoors!)
* Proven analytical abilities and creativity in problem-solving skills along with strong organizational skills reflecting prioritization
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to interact with various management levels
* Agility and adaptability in a fast-paced, ever-changing and ambiguous environment with imperfect data
* Ability to effectively articulate financial stories in a clear and concise manner, written and verbally
* General knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles and theories with the ability to learn Rivian policies
* Knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets with proficiency with PowerPoint/Google Slides
* Experience with Oracle, Tableau, PowerQuery, PowerBI, and/or SQL a plus
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, or relevant experience in a related field
* Minimum 2 years of related experience in Finance, Consulting, Investment Banking, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and/or other related field

Salary Range for California based applicants: $85,000 - $107,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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