Senior Manager, Finance Programs and Operations

Senior Manager, Finance Programs and Operations

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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, creating a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to establish and optimize financial operations and processes alongside a clear target operating model across the organization, and lead key initiatives in finance and cross-functional. This role is ideal for a hands-on, execution-focused manager with a strong background in finance, process and project management, preferably in management consulting, who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will work closely with Finance leadership, the Finance team, and cross-functional partners in RVT and Rivian to drive operational excellence and prepare important business decisions. This role reports to the Director of Finance Programs and Operations. Located in Palo Alto, California, the position offers a standard hybrid schedule with the expectation of being in the office three days a week.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations and Processes

Evaluate existing finance and planning processes to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and AI.

Structure, document and maintain a process landscape to ensure process transparency, efficiency and clarity across the organization.

Maintain and optimize a planning calendar with the underlying timing, responsibilities and planning artifacts.

Develop clear process KPIs to track implementation and impact.

Automation & Systems

Support the implementation, ramp-up and optimization of an ERP, FP&A planning tool and T&E system together with the IT department and related financial and business functions.

Assist in translating evolving process improvement opportunities into system requirements, partnering with IT or relevant system owners.

Evaluate and implement innovative ways to streamline or automate finance tasks.

Cross-functional Projects and Programs

Lead cross-functional finance projects and initiatives for process and business optimization, ensuring seamless integration.

Collaborate with stakeholders in Leadership, Finance and other departments to ensure a seamless implementation of projects.

Financial Analysis and Decision Support

Collaborate with Financial Planning and Analysis to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support decision-making in important business decisions.

Qualifications

7+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, finance operations, or a related field in high-growth environments; bonus point : management consulting background.

Bachelor's / Master's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.

Strong analytical mindset with experience in financial process management, data interpretation and decision-making frameworks.

Familiar with the application of state-of-the-art ERP and financial planning tools.

Highly organized and comfortable managing ambiguity in fast-moving environments and across hierarchy levels.

Track record in leading cross-functional project teams and key projects.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range / Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California-Based Applicants : $191,600 - $239,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical / Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full-time employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ("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. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

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