Finance Manager, Enterprise Technology - Rivian

About Us:

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. 

Role Summary:

Rivian is seeking a Finance Manager to partner with our Enterprise Technology organization and drive efficient budgeting/forecasting, insightful reporting, and business case development and evaluation with the ultimate goal of helping Rivian fulfill its mission of keeping the world adventurous forever. The right person for this role will combine excellent quantitative and qualitative skills with a strategic planning mindset.

 

The role will be based in Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function for the Enterprise Technology organization
• Serve as a trusted partner to the organization by articulating, reviewing, and analyzing financial forecasts, and executing financial planning needs
• Consolidate and build financial plans for the organization, including collecting and tracking headcount, contractor spend, non-payroll opex, and capex for IT project spend
• Prepare and present insightful analysis to support leadership in decision-making
• Conduct variance analysis to forecast, track KPIs, and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
• Advise leaders on risks and opportunities impacting business performance
• Partner with Accounting and other Finance teams to perform monthly and quarterly close responsibilities; includes managing accruals and preparing close presentations
• Provide financial oversight for the procurement process for the organization

Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in Finance or related field, preferably within large or medium-sized corporations
• Previous experience in Enterprise Technology / CIO organization Finance preferred
• Experience with CapEx forecasting and IT project lifecycle management
• Proven ability to develop effective business partner relationships
• Strong organizational skills reflecting prioritization with a sense of urgency
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to step back and see the big picture
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment
• Continuous improvement attitude: ambition to suggest and implement best practices
• Strong Excel modelling skills; experience with multidimensional EPM tools such as Hyperion Essbase / Oracle EPM (preferred), Anaplan, or Adaptive
• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/CPA is a plus

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range for California based applicants: $149,700 - $187,100 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.

Company Statements:

Equal Opportunity

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.

 

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

 

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