Rivian · 1 week ago
Senior Financial Analyst, Product Development
US-CA-Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expRivian is an automotive company focused on electric vehicles, and they are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to evolve and scale financial planning for product development. This role involves leading financial processes and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective management of product development investments.
Electric VehicleTransportationManufacturingAutomotive
Responsibilities
Shape the economics of future products: You will guide how we allocate and manage hundreds of millions in product development investment, directly influencing margin, capital efficiency, and program viability
Create the operating rhythm for Product Development Finance: You will design and refine the core financial processes—budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and BOM tracking—that keep product programs aligned and accountable
Turn data into decisions: You will transform large, complex data sets into clear insights and recommendations that help leaders in Product Development, Engineering, and Supply Chain move with confidence
Standardize how work gets done: You will design and improve end-to-end finance workflows across programs and sites, reducing friction, increasing transparency, and enabling teams to focus on the highest-value work
Connect tools, teams, and timelines: You will partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, and systems teams to ensure our financial tools, data structures, and processes actually reflect how product development happens on the ground
Operate as a key member of a lean, high-impact Product Development Finance team supporting multiple vehicle and technology programs
Build strong partnerships with Product Development, Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain leaders to align financial plans with program milestones and technical realities
Mentor peers and junior analysts by sharing best practices in modeling, storytelling, and process design, elevating the overall quality of financial insights delivered to stakeholders
Establish clear working rhythms with cross-functional partners (e.g., recurring reviews, forecast checkpoints, variance deep dives) that create predictability and shared accountability
Own end-to-end financial management for a major area of product development spend, including budgeting, forecasting, tracking, and variance analysis
Lead initiatives that align product development spend with cost and profitability targets, challenging assumptions and identifying trade-offs to protect long-term value
Partner with Program, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to connect engineering activity, program scope, and BOM decisions to their financial impact
Support the evolution of how Product Development work is financially structured (e.g., by program, system, or function) so that reporting reflects how work is actually executed
Lead the planning and forecasting cadence for assigned product programs, ensuring timelines, inputs, and outputs are clear, consistent, and actionable
Manage and support the month-end close process for Product Development Finance, including accruals, reclasses, and reconciliations in partnership with Corporate Accounting
Build and maintain robust financial models that track investment, BOM, and operating costs across development phases, enabling scenario analysis and “what-if” decision support
Deliver timely, accurate reporting and insights to Finance and business leaders, translating complex data into clear narratives, visuals, and recommendations
Design and refine core financial processes for priority product development journeys (e.g., program budgeting, engineering headcount planning, BOM and prototype material tracking, change control)
Establish clear standards for documentation, approvals, and handoffs across Finance, Product Development, and Accounting to reduce rework and ambiguity
Identify friction points and avoidable demand in current workflows, and lead simplification efforts with measurable impact on cycle time, data quality, and partner experience
Codify best practices into templates, playbooks, and training materials so new programs and team members can ramp quickly and operate consistently
Leverage tools such as SAP, Adaptive Insights, Excel, and analytics platforms to build reliable, scalable reporting and planning solutions for Product Development Finance
Partner with Finance Systems, IT, and Data teams to improve data structures, integrations, and automation that support forecasting, BOM tracking, and spend visibility
Identify high-value opportunities to streamline manual reporting and reconciliations through better data pipelines, standardized inputs, and workflow improvements
Ensure data is governed, accurate, and well-understood so that leaders can trust dashboards, models, and reports when making time-sensitive decisions
Lead communication and change management for updates to financial processes, tools, and rhythms within the Product Development Finance ecosystem
Synthesize complex technical and financial inputs into clear, compelling stories that help non-finance partners understand trade-offs and choose a path forward
Influence senior leaders by framing options, risks, and recommendations in the context of Rivian’s broader product, cost, and growth strategy
Foster a culture of transparency, curiosity, and continuous improvement, encouraging partners to engage early on financial implications of design and scope decisions
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Product Development Finance, or a related analytical role within complex or fast-paced organizations
Demonstrated experience owning budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes, including variance analysis and reporting to senior stakeholders
Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to build financial models from the ground up and translate results into clear, actionable insights
Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional partners (e.g., Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain) to align financials with operational plans
Working knowledge of core accounting and financial principles, including how they apply to R&D and product development investment
Experience designing or improving financial processes, templates, or operating rhythms that increase clarity, efficiency, and consistency across teams
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/financial systems; experience with SAP and Adaptive Insights (or similar planning tools) is strongly preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high-growth environment while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency
Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial topics for non-finance audiences
Demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships, influence without direct authority, and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative team culture
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus
Preferred
Experience in automotive, EV, hardware, manufacturing, or high-growth technology environments with complex product development lifecycles
Background in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) or design thinking/service design applied to financial workflows
Prior responsibility for supporting global or multi-site operations, including coordination across time zones and regulatory environments
Hands-on experience implementing or enhancing planning and reporting tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, SAP modules, or similar platforms)
Track record of driving change in how organizations plan, measure, and communicate product development investment and outcomes
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
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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