Manager, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Manager, Corporate FP&A to own the corporate financial planning and reporting processes for Rivian VW Group. This is a hands-on individual contributor role with no direct reports. You’ll run the budgeting, forecasting, and corporate reporting cycle, put together materials for senior executives and the Board, and help design AI-supported systems that change how the business steers itself. We’re looking for someone who is extremely analytical, a strong relationship builder and process builder, comfortable with IT system builds, and excited to help shape the future of mobility. This role reports directly to the FP&A Director and is flex onsite 3 days a week in our Palo Alto office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, management, and continuous improvement of RVT’s corporate financial planning and reporting processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly management reporting

• Collaborate with stakeholders and partners across various functions including Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Compensation to ensure high-quality, reliable, and thorough budgets

• Prepare budget and management reporting materials for senior executives and the Board of Directors

• Advise (Tech) leaders on financial risks and opportunities impacting business performance, provide insights to drive improved strategic and operational decision-making, and put in place processes and analyses to drive accountability

• Establish processes and influence business partners to define/refine KPIs that drive insight into business performance

• Evaluate current processes and tools to drive efficiencies and value-added enhancements

• Provide ad hoc analytical support to influence decision making with financial perspective

• Conceptualize and drive implementation of AI-supported systems for FP&A reporting and steering of the business

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Finance or a related field

• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting processes, data structures, and systems in a public company environment

• Experience with master data management

• Exceptional Claude/Excel modeling and data manipulation skills

• Direct experience with SAP or equivalent ERP platform data infrastructures and multidimensional EPM tools such as Planful

• Comfortable diving into details and zooming out to see the big picture

• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment with imperfect data and little direction

• Ability to effectively articulate an AI and data-driven point of view to leadership in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbal

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment

• Passion for developing others and experience building high-performing teams at scale

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Corporate FP&A function

• Experience within large or medium-sized corporations

• MBA or CPA

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English)and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

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