About this role
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
FP&A Leader, Commercial Partnership
As the FP&A Leader for Commercial, you will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, and decision support for our commercial teams. You'll work at the intersection of finance and business strategy, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that drive revenue growth, maximize operational efficiency, and support market expansion in the rapidly evolving energy transition landscape. This role is open to our site locations in Reno, San Francisco & the Charleston SC area.
Responsibilities will include:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the Commercial organization
- Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate commercial and business development opportunities, pricing strategies, and market scenarios
- Provide variance analysis and insights on commercial performance against plan, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions to drive greater efficiency
- Build and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that measure commercial effectiveness
Strategic Business Partnership
- Partner directly with Commercial leadership to support strategic decision-making
- Evaluate the financial viability of customer contracts, supplier partnerships, and business development opportunities
- Provide analytical support for pricing and cost optimization and contract negotiations
- Conduct competitive analysis and market intelligence to inform commercial strategy
Risk Management & Financial Controls
- Identify and assess financial risks related to commercial operations
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and scenario planning for commercial uncertainties
- Ensure proper financial controls and governance over commercial transactions
Reporting & Insights
- Prepare executive-level presentations and financial reports for senior leadership
- Translate financial data into clear, compelling narratives that drive business decisions
- Develop reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into commercial performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, and Corporate FP&A teams to ensure alignment of financial objectives
- Work with Operations and Supply Chain to understand cost structures and optimize commercial margins
- Support corporate development activity as needed
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field; MBA or CFA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 3-5 years supporting commercial or revenue-generating functions
- Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition, margin analysis, and commercial finance principles
- Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and financial planning systems (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, Hyperion)
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
- Proven track record of influencing senior leadership and driving business growth operational efficiency
- Experience in the energy, battery, electric vehicle, recycling, chemical, or manufacturing industries
- Familiarity with energy storage, recycling, or chemical economic models
- Familiarity with commodity pricing dynamics and long-term supply agreements
- Experience in high-growth, early-stage, capital-intensive businesses
- Experience supporting customer-facing or sales organizations
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
Working Conditions:
- Office setting
- Some travel may be required, up to 25%
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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About Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is building the U.S. stockpile of critical materials and deploying large-scale energy storage. Founded by JB Straubel, the company produces lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and cathode active material at scale in the U.S., manufactures key components for advanced batteries, and deploys energy storage systems that power data centers and the nation’s grid. Redwood is expanding domestic capacity for next-generation energy storage and strengthening U.S. energy dominance.
What you'll do
- The FP&A Leader will lead financial planning and analysis for the Commercial organization, including budgeting and forecasting. They will partner with leadership to support strategic decision-making and evaluate financial opportunities.
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