Early Career - Finance Associate, EDV Program

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

The

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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., 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 explore data, and come back with a clear, structured recommendation or set of questions. #LI -HH2

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is USD $85,000 - $95,000 for SoCal-based applicants. This is the lowest-to-highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including but not limited to specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits, including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective on the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com . You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 6/15/2026. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . Candidate Data Privacy and Technology

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