Finance Manager, R1 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.

We are seeking a Finance Manager, R1 Program to own and evolve the end‑to‑end financial performance of the R1 platform—linking vehicle economics, volume, Capex, and unit cost to Rivian’s broader financial objectives. This role is accountable for the full P&L view of R1, from top‑line revenue and mix through contribution margin, Opex, and investment returns. This role sits at the intersection of Product Development Finance, Vehicle Line leadership, Operations, and Corporate Finance, with a mandate to drive rigorous forecasting, sharp performance insights, and disciplined investment stewardship for the R1 business.

You will act as a critical connector between Finance, Product Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other partner teams, helping shape how our tools and processes (e.g., Oracle, Smart View, SAP, and self‑serve BI environments) work together to support a scalable, data‑driven operating model for R1.

• Own the economics of a flagship platform:
  You will be the financial owner for the R1 platform, ensuring that revenue, COGS, Opex, and Capex plans are tightly aligned to Rivian’s strategic and financial goals.
• Turn complexity into clear decisions:
  By translating large, complex data sets into intuitive narratives, you will enable leaders to make informed trade‑offs on content, timing, footprint, and investment for the R1 business.
• Connect product, operations, and finance:
  You will anchor cross‑functional decision‑making by quantifying the financial impact of design, sourcing, and manufacturing choices across Product Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Vehicle Line leadership.
• Steward capital and cost structure:
  Through robust Capex planning, cost‑down initiatives, and scenario modeling, you will help Rivian deploy capital wisely, improve unit economics, and sustain profitable growth on the R1 platform.
• Build the tools and reporting to scale:
  You will design and continuously improve the forecasting, reporting, and analytics infrastructure that underpins R1 performance reviews, enabling faster, higher‑quality decisions as the business grows.

• Own the R1 financial forecast and budget across revenue, COGS, Opex, and Capex, ensuring clear linkage between vehicle economics and Rivian’s broader financial targets.
• Lead the monthly and quarterly performance review process for R1, including actuals vs. forecast/budget analysis, variance explanations, and risk & opportunity tracking.
• Develop clear, executive‑ready storylines that explain what is driving performance, what is changing, and what actions are needed to stay on track.
• Maintain a robust understanding of R1 unit economics, including volume, price, mix, incentives, and cost structure, and use it to frame strategic and operational decisions.

• Lead end‑to‑end forecasting and budgeting cycles for the R1 platform, partnering with Product Development, Vehicle Line, Operations, and Corporate Finance to deliver aligned, credible plans.
• Build and refine driver‑based models that connect volume, content, cost, and investment decisions to R1 P&L and cash impacts.
• Own scenario modeling and business cases for R1 product and program decisions (e.g., content changes, engineering actions, volume scenarios, footprint decisions, portfolio trade‑offs).
• Challenge assumptions and pressure‑test plans with data, framing trade‑offs and sensitivities so leaders can choose between options with confidence.

• Oversee Capex planning and tracking for R1 (e.g., tooling,…