Business and Administrative Intern - Finance Analyst
About Us:
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:
Rivian internships are experiences optimized for students with a graduation date between: December 2025 and December 2027.
Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.
This role is ideal for a student in accounting or finance who is eager to apply analytical skills to real-world manufacturing finance challenges, with a strong interest in business strategy beyond traditional finance or accounting. This role offers exposure to business leaders, including VP-level interactions within Rivian’s factory setting. Responsibilities:
Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, 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. Company Statements:
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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Rivian 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 affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, 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 note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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.
Internship Term:
Rivian internships are experiences optimized for students with a graduation date between: December 2025 and December 2027.
If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site.
Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.
This role is ideal for a student in accounting or finance who is eager to apply analytical skills to real-world manufacturing finance challenges, with a strong interest in business strategy beyond traditional finance or accounting. This role offers exposure to business leaders, including VP-level interactions within Rivian’s factory setting.
- Financial Modeling & Planning: Assist in creating financial models to support R2 launch planning and decision-making, focusing on ROI studies and cost analysis.
- Data Analysis: Conduct entry-level data analysis to support business cases, develop case studies, and drive decision-making for manufacturing finance needs.
- Cost Improvement Initiatives: Support R1 cost-reduction and efficiency projects by collaborating with manufacturing leadership and finance team members.
- Business Case Development: Analyze data and develop business cases to drive strategy, providing valuable insights to inform financial and operational decisions.
- Exposure to Leadership: Gain valuable experience by working with leaders across the manufacturing environment, including exposure to VPs and upper management.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field; preference for students from Illinois State University’s College of Business or similar programs.
- Strong analytical abilities, with the ability to zoom out and approach projects from a broader business perspective.
- Proficiency in Excel for financial modeling and data analysis; experience in entry-level data analysis and modeling is a plus.
- Candidates from the Bloomington-Normal area or with a strong interest in relocating to this region are preferred, as Rivian seeks to retain talent locally for long-term roles.
- Prior experience in accounting, finance, or Big 4 internships is beneficial, especially for candidates targeting a future in corporate finance or manufacturing finance.
- 40 hours/week, full-time
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Pay Disclosure: Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is 25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law.
Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, 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.
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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian 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 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) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian 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 affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, 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 note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.