Manager, Energy & Charging Finance

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

This high visibility role is responsible for supporting the Commercial Finance team's financial forecast and actual management for the Charging & Energy Solutions channel. This role is critical to the success of strategically growing the Rivian Charging & Energy Solutions channel, so we're looking for an individual who is extremely analytical, is a strong relationship builder, can build processes and support system builds, manage a small team and is motivated to drive results.

The main commercial systems and processes to be built span across four areas:

Responsibilities

• Provide ad hoc analytical support to influence decision making with financial perspective
• Recruit, manage and develop team
• Set up processes and influence system in order to define/refine KPIs that explain business and supply performance and drive associated actions
• Evaluate current processes and tools to drive efficiencies and value-added enhancements
• Partner with Growth team leadership to improve the Charging P/L and inventory performance, specifically leaders of the Charging Networks and Renewables teams
• Transform data into actionable insights and recommendations. Present clear and concise results, including processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization
• Manage monthly forecast and annual budget for Growth Finance team. Responsibilities include creating timelines for deliverables; communicating processes and timelines to business partners and ensuring timelines are met; forecast all P&L line items, communicating results and issues to management; and preparing financial statements and presentations for Rivian management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (MBA/CPA a plus) in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment
• Strong communicator, with ability to partner at the most senior levels of the finance organization and experience presenting and build relationships with internal stakeholders
• General knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles and theory
• Proven experience budgeting, planning, forecasting, closing and reconciling operating expenditures
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, advanced business acumen mindset
• Minimum 7 years of related business experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility with emphasis on system and report building and forecasting
• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills required, experience with Adaptive Insights and SAP a plus
• Strong organizational skills reflecting prioritization with a sense of urgency
• Proven ability to develop effective business partner relationships

Salary Range

• Salary range for Palo Alto, CA based applicants: $147,000 - $169,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law)

Benefits Summary

• 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.

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.

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