Finance Associate, EDV Program

Rivian; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual performance bonus

Equity awards

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Finance Associate to support financial analytics for their Electric Delivery Van platform. This role requires working closely with various partners to analyze data and provide insights. Ideal for early-career candidates with a background in finance or engineering.

The position demands strong analytical skills and comfort with financial modeling and large datasets. The salary range for this role is USD $85,000 – $95,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in finance or related fields.
• Solid understanding of core financial concepts like NPV and IRR.
• High proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets with experience in large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support EDV program forecasts and budgets by preparing templates and updating models.
• Analyze cross-functional inputs to support decision-making for EDV.
• Prepare accrual support and basic reconciliations for month-end close.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About Rivian

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

Finance Associate, EDV Program is an early‑career role supporting end‑to‑end financial analytics for Rivian’s Electric Delivery Van (EDV) platform. You will work closely with the EDV finance manager and cross‑functional partners in Product Development, Engineering, and Supply Chain to navigate data, perform guided analysis, and translate results into clear financial stories.

This role is ideal for someone with 0‑2 years of experience who has strong fundamentals in finance or engineering, is eager to learn, and can work autonomously to understand problems, ask good questions, and iterate quickly.

Responsibilities

• Core EDV program finance support
  • Support EDV program forecasts and budgets across revenue, COGS, Opex, and Capex by preparing templates, updating models, and validating inputs under guidance from the EDV Finance Manager.
  • Assist in monthly and quarterly performance reviews for EDV (actuals vs. forecast / budget), including data pulls, variance bridges, and first‑pass commentary on key drivers.
  • Help maintain program P&L views and simple dashboards that connect unit economics (volume, price, content, unit cost) to overall EDV profitability.
• Data navigation and guided analysis
  • Independently navigate data sources (ERP, planning tools, BI dashboards, Google Sheets) to pull required data sets, reconcile discrepancies, and structure data for analysis.
  • Analyze cross‑functional inputs to support EDV decisions, such as:
  • Content and engineering changes (piece‑cost and investment impact).
  • Manufacturing and logistics scenarios that affect unit cost and margins.
  • Feature‑driven requests to improve usability and customer experience.
  • Build and maintain clean, well‑documented Google Sheets models that can be easily reviewed, audited, and reused by senior analysts and managers.
• Financial concepts and decision support
  • Apply core finance concepts such as NPV, IRR, payback period, and scenario comparisons to help evaluate EDV investments and cost‑reduction initiatives.
  • Support preparation of simple business cases and sensitivity analyses.
• Close and reporting activities
  • Partner with Accounting and other Finance teams to support month‑end and quarter‑end close for EDV:
  • Prepare accrual support and basic reconciliations.
  • Update standard close packs and EDV reporting slides.
  • Track key EDV KPIs (development costs, pricing schedules, BOM costs).
  • Help standardize and continuously improve EDV reporting templates (bridges, waterfalls, summary pages) to make insights clearer and more repeatable.
• Collaboration and learning
  • Work closely with EDV Finance Manager and other PD Finance teams, proactively asking questions to clarify assumptions, business logic, and data definitions.
  • Participate in recurring EDV program and finance meetings; take structured notes, follow up on action items, and ensure financial implications are captured accurately.
  • Demonstrate a strong learning mindset by seeking feedback, documenting processes, and gradually taking more ownership of analyses and workstreams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field; or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• 0‑2 years of relevant experience, which may include:
• Finance, FP&A, consulting, investment banking, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics roles.
• Meaningful internship or co‑op experience with exposure to financial modeling, data analysis, or operational decision‑making.
• Solid understanding of core financial concepts, including:
• NPV, IRR, and discounted cash flow basics.
• The relationship between revenue, COGS, gross margin, and operating expenses.
• How changes in volume, price, cost, and mix flow through a P&L, and basic awareness of P&L‑balance sheet interactions (e.g., Capex and depreciation, inventory and COGS).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to break down ambiguous questions into structured steps and check your own work.
• High proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas, charts) and comfort working with large, detailed datasets.
• Ability to effectively articulate financial stories both in writing and verbally, including clear, concise slide content and speaking points tailored to the audience.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to step back and see the bigger picture for the EDV program.
• Passion for sustainability and Rivian’s mission to keep the world adventurous forever.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience (internship or full‑time) in manufacturing, operations, automotive, hardware, or program finance.
• Exposure to planning and BI tools (Oracle Hyperion, Smartview, Hex, Databricks).
• Experience building simple business cases or financial models for product, program, or operations decisions.
• Demonstrated examples of working autonomously to understand a complex problem, independently exploring data, and producing a clear, structured recommendation or set of questions.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is USD $85,000 – $95,000 for SoCal‑based applicants. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.

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 expression, gender identity, genetic information, disability, marital or domestic‑partner status, age, military or veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.