Director, Corporate Strategy & Analytics

Corporate & Business Strategy

• Partner with the CTO and executive leadership team to define the company's long-term strategy, financial goals, and growth roadmap.
• Lead strategic projects that assess market trends, competitive positioning, and investment opportunities across business units.
• Evaluate company performance and recommend strategies to improve capital allocation, product/market focus, and find value creation opportunities.
• Translate enterprise strategy into actionable business and financial objectives.

Market & Business Analytics

• Lead ongoing analysis of industry trends, customer segments, and end-market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial and operational models to forecast growth, profitability, and enterprise value creation.
• Establish an analytical foundation for decision-making — integrating internal performance data with external market intelligence.
• Prepare executive-level materials summarizing strategic insights and implications for leadership and the board.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Lead the development of the company's M&A pipeline, working with the CTO, CFO, and business unit leaders to identify and evaluate strategic targets.
• Oversee business case development, financial modeling, and valuation analysis for acquisition opportunities.
• Lead or support cross-functional diligence efforts, integrating insights from technical, commercial, and financial teams.
• Develop integration hypotheses and post-close value realization frameworks.

Transformation & Leadership

• Support the CTO in coordinating strategic alignment across the company's transformation programs.
• Partner with Finance, Commercial, and Operations leaders to link strategic plans with financial outcomes and KPIs.
• Manage a small team of analysts and project leads responsible for research, modeling, and project support.
• Build strong relationships across the enterprise to influence strategic thinking and analytical rigor at all levels.

This role helps transform a legacy manufacturer into a modern, growth-oriented enterprise that supports grid modernization and energy transition, delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, M&A, investment banking, management consulting, or financial planning & analysis, ideally within industrial manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience leading strategic planning, financial modeling, and due diligence processes.
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies, capital structure, and financial forecasting.
• Demonstrated success in synthesizing complex information into clear recommendations for executive audiences.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly analytical and structured thinker with strong business judgment.
• Expertise in building complex financial and operational models.
• Strategic storyteller — able to translate data and analysis into actionable strategic narratives.
• Collaborative, persuasive leader with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and intellectual curiosity; thrives in dynamic, evolving environments.
• Passion for helping shape the future of an industrial company transforming for sustained growth.

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, OEMs, and industrial customers 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.