Financial Planning & Analysis Manager / Director

Overview

About ERMCO

Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee, ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America.

With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and the energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.

Job Summary

ERMCO is seeking a high-impact FP&A Manager or Director, depending on experience, to play a critical role in driving financial strategy and decision-making within our manufacturing organization. This role will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities, with a strong emphasis on building, owning, and evolving financial models from initial assumptions through final outputs and executive insights.

The position will provide actionable, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership, aligning financial performance with business objectives. The scope, leadership expectations, and strategic influence of this position will be tailored based on the selected candidate’s background, experience, and demonstrated capabilities.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates to support a move to Dyersburg, TN.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the development and execution of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans, supported by comprehensive, integrated financial models.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, leveraging end-to-end financial models to translate inputs into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Design, build, and maintain robust financial models from the ground up, incorporating key assumptions, scenarios, and sensitivities to support capital investments, pricing strategies, M&A activity, and growth initiatives.
• Continuously refine and enhance financial models to improve accuracy, scalability, and relevance as business conditions evolve.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor performance to inform strategic and financial planning, integrating insights directly into forecasting and long-range models.
• Lead adoption of AI and automation

Business Partnership & Leadership

• Partner closely with senior leaders and functional teams to understand business drivers, operational performance, and financial needs, translating operational inputs into financial models and decision-support tools.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations, clearly communicating model outputs, assumptions, and performance against plan.
• Lead the creation of Board of Directors materials, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver comprehensive business updates grounded in clear, well-structured financial modeling.
• At the Director level, act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, influencing enterprise-level financial and operational decisions through scenario-based modeling and forward-looking analysis.
• Use data visualization to communicate to Executive Leadership Team.

Team & Process Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong financial modeling discipline.
• Drive enhancements in FP&A processes, systems, and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation, including standardization and scalability of financial models.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned to business objectives.
• Advanced expertise in building end-to-end financial models, including assumptions, scenarios, sensitivities, and outputs.
• Strong proficiency in forecasting, variance analysis, and translating complex financial models into actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of financial analysis principles and accounting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP and financial planning systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial models and insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strategic, analytical, and results-oriented mindset.

Preferred

• MBA or other advanced degree with a finance focus.
• Experience with Infor EPM, Power BI, Workday, or similar tools.
• M&A or integration experience.
• Prior experience leading teams in matrixed or complex manufacturing organizations.

Director-Level Considerations

Candidates considered at the Director level will typically bring:

• 10+ years of FP&A or related finance leadership experience
• A proven track record of influencing senior and executive leadership through model-driven insights and scenario analysis
• Experience leading larger teams and enterprise-level financial initiatives

Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career.

Job Locations

US-TN-Dyersburg US-GA-Athens