Business Operations Finance Associate

Position Summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a Business Operations Finance Associate to join our team supporting Operating Assets across both our Reno, NV and Ridgeville, SC campuses. In this role, you will be responsible for owning the P&L and developing robust business cases for our operational facilities, driving financial visibility, accountability, and strategic decision-making. You will partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Finance leadership to ensure our assets are managed with both operational excellence and financial discipline.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Own the P&L for Operating Assets across Reno, NV and Ridgeville, SC, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain business cases for new and existing operating initiatives, capital deployment, and expansion opportunities.
• Partner with site leaders and cross-functional teams to align operational performance with financial targets.
• Drive monthly and quarterly reporting processes, analyzing performance vs. plan, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions.
• Build models and dashboards to forecast financial performance and evaluate investment decisions.
• Support leadership in strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives, ensuring alignment of operational execution with company objectives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business operations processes, systems, and financial controls.
• Provide a deep level of understanding & engagement with the Production teams.
• Drive Financial Reporting improvements with Analysts on the team.
• Proactively provide recommendations to Manufacturing & Business Development teams to improve P&L.
• Translate questions to data, and data to answers

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Business Operations experience with experience working with a Manufacturing operation.
• Preferably some experience in metals & mining or battery manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Engineering.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to translate data into insights and actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L ownership, financial reporting, or operational cost control.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels of the organization.
• A proactive, resourceful mindset with a passion for operational excellence and sustainability.

Applicants located in Reno, NV; Ridgeville, SC; or San Francisco, CA preferred.