Rivian · 1 hour ago
Finance Manager, R1 Program
Irvine, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expRivian is seeking a Finance Manager for the R1 Program to oversee the financial performance of the R1 platform, ensuring alignment with broader financial objectives. This role involves managing the full P&L view, driving forecasting and performance insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support a scalable financial operating model.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Own the R1 financial forecast and budget across revenue, COGS, Opex, and Capex, ensuring clear linkage between vehicle economics and Rivian’s broader financial targets
Lead the monthly and quarterly performance review process for R1, including actuals vs. forecast/budget analysis, variance explanations, and risk & opportunity tracking
Develop clear, executive-ready storylines that explain what is driving performance, what is changing, and what actions are needed to stay on track
Maintain a robust understanding of R1 unit economics, including volume, price, mix, incentives, and cost structure, and use it to frame strategic and operational decisions
Lead end-to-end forecasting and budgeting cycles for the R1 platform, partnering with Product Development, Vehicle Line, Operations, and Corporate Finance to deliver aligned, credible plans
Build and refine driver-based models that connect volume, content, cost, and investment decisions to R1 P&L and cash impacts
Own scenario modeling and business cases for R1 product and program decisions (e.g., content changes, engineering actions, volume scenarios, footprint decisions, portfolio trade-offs)
Challenge assumptions and pressure-test plans with data, framing trade-offs and sensitivities so leaders can choose between options with confidence
Oversee Capex planning and tracking for R1 (e.g., tooling, engineering, launch investments), ensuring alignment between ProjectEx/PCCR approvals, Oracle/SmartView inputs, and program financial targets
Partner with Product Development, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to quantify the financial impact of design and sourcing decisions, including tooling, piece cost, investment phasing, and timing risk
Support and help prioritize cost-down initiatives, connecting engineering actions, sourcing strategies, and manufacturing improvements to margin and payback outcomes
Monitor investment performance against business cases, highlighting variances, learnings, and implications for future R1 and platform decisions
Serve as the primary finance partner to R1 Vehicle Line leadership, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing for platform-level decisions
Represent R1 Finance in cross-functional forums (e.g., program reviews, sourcing councils, product reviews), ensuring financial implications are clearly articulated, documented, and understood
Translate business requirements into finance and data needs, working with Finance, Operations, and IT/data partners to ensure systems and reporting support how work actually happens
Build trusted relationships grounded in candor, rigor, and solution orientation, helping teams move from reporting to action
Build and maintain management reporting for R1 (e.g., waterfalls, bridges, dashboards) that clearly highlight drivers of change and connect operational metrics to financial outcomes
Ensure data integrity across Oracle, SmartView, SAP, and BI tools, partnering with relevant teams to resolve issues and improve usability for Finance and business stakeholders
Identify and execute on automation and standardization opportunities that increase forecast quality, speed, and transparency (e.g., templates, standard decks, self-serve reporting)
Continuously refine KPIs and performance indicators for the R1 platform, ensuring they evolve with the business and remain decision-relevant
Coach and mentor analysts and senior analysts supporting R1, elevating analytical quality, business acumen, and ownership mindset
Set clear standards and operating rhythms for R1 Finance (cadence, deliverables, quality expectations), balancing speed with accuracy
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, challenging existing processes and tools and testing new approaches where they can materially improve outcomes
Model Rivian’s values in how you work—building an inclusive, high-trust environment that encourages diverse perspectives and constructive debate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, product/program finance, or similarly analytical roles in complex organizations
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience working with large data sets and building driver-based forecasting models
Demonstrated experience owning forecasts and budgets across revenue, COGS, Opex, and Capex, ideally at a product, platform, or program level
Proven track record partnering with non-finance teams (e.g., engineering, operations, product, manufacturing) to drive business outcomes—not just report results
Experience leading scenario modeling and business case development to support product, volume, and investment decisions
High attention to detail with the ability to zoom in and out—from transaction-level validation to executive-level storytelling and recommendation
Comfort working with ERP and planning tools (e.g., Oracle, SmartView, SAP) and navigating self-serve data/BI environments
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to synthesize complex financial topics into clear, concise narratives and materials for senior leaders
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional partners, challenge assumptions constructively, and guide decisions through data and insight
Preferred
Experience in automotive, manufacturing, hardware, or other complex product businesses with significant Capex and multi-year investments
Prior product or program finance ownership (e.g., platform, vehicle line, or major program)
Familiarity with cost accounting, manufacturing finance, and unit economics for physical products
Experience managing or mentoring junior team members and shaping team ways of working
Passion for EVs, sustainability, and building from first principles in a fast-paced, high-growth, and often ambiguous environment
MBA or similar graduate degree in finance, business, or a related field
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$21.93BKey Investors
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2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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