Redwood Materials · 1 week ago
FP&A Leader, Commercial Partnership
Redwood Materials is localizing a global battery supply chain focused on recovery, reuse, and recycling to drive the energy transition. The FP&A Leader for Commercial will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, supporting commercial teams with actionable insights to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.
Advanced MaterialsBatteryElectric VehicleRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is a battery recycling startup that makes electric vehicles and sustainable materials for circular supply chains.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.17BKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesUS Department of EnergyT. Rowe Price
2025-10-23Series E· $350M
2023-08-29Series D· $1B
2023-02-09Debt Financing· $2B
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