Senior Financial Analyst

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, Tenn., 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 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. 

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in driving financial planning, forecasting, and decision support for the organization. This role involves advanced financial modeling, business performance analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. The analyst partners with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and ensure alignment with business objectives.

What you will do:

• Lead the development and enhancement of financial models to support strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting for both short-term and long-range outlooks.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for business improvement, capital investment, and strategic M&A.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate financial performance effectively, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Partner with business units to support capital investment analysis, profitability assessments, cost optimization and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Improve financial planning processes, increase efficiency, and implement best practices through automation of tools and systems.
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance with financial policies, and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Lead ad-hoc projects related to strategic initiatives, and internal and external business growth priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or related field.
• Advanced level financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in financial planning systems, ERP tools, and data visualization platforms.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial principles, and business performance metrics.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly and with strong recommendations.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, CFA, CPA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience with financial planning tools such as SAP, Infor, Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, or similar.
• Experience with data analytics, risk modeling, and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, Alteryx, Crystal Ball or similar.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of capital budgeting, cost accounting, and scenario analysis.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Primarily an office environment with standard business hours.
• Occasional travel may be required for business meetings and conferences.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension plan
• Paid time off and more

Additional Information

• This role is based onsite at our company headquarters in Dyersburg, TN.

Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career.

Disclaimer:  This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as required.