Senior Analyst, Corporate Strategy & Development

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 commitments 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.

We have an opening for a Sr. Analyst, Corporate Strategy & Development that will engage in market research, facilitate strategic planning and drive Mergers & Acquisitions activity at ERMCO. A successful candidate will be a driven individual who enjoys both deep individual research & modeling and facilitating decision-making with leaders across the organization. This role will work cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Manufacturing, Operations, IT, Human Resources, Legal and Chief of Staff teams to gather the inputs needed in support of its goals. The role will have a high level of exposure to senior leadership, and the work will have a direct impact on ERMCO’s strategy and M&A ambition. The candidate must be a Microsoft Excel financial modeling ninja and Microsoft PowerPoint savvy!

This role is remote within the following states: AZ, FL, GA, IL, KS, MI, MA, NC, NE, SD, TN, TX, WI, and WY. Candidates may reside in or relocate to any of these states. Relocation assistance will be provided.

• →Conduct market, customer, competitor, regulatory, and industry research to identify opportunities, risks, and trends affecting the business.
• →Develop executive-ready insights and presentations to inform M&A, strategic planning, and investment theses.
• →Support the development and refinement of the company’s M&A strategy, target criteria, and acquisition pipeline.
• →Lead DCF financial modeling for the valuation of M&A targets, LBOs, JVs, and partnerships, including capital contribution structures, profit-sharing waterfalls, and scenario analyses.
• →Develop valuation perspectives through comparable company and precedent transaction analyses, assessing market dynamics, transaction activity, strategic buyer behavior, and industry benchmarks.
• →Conduct financial, commercial, and operational due diligence by reviewing confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and financial and operational data.
• →Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle and support post-merger integration planning and execution.
• →Manage a pipeline of strategic initiatives and partner cross-functionally with business leaders to define, evaluate, prioritize, and develop execution roadmaps.
• →Prepare executive- and board-level recommendations, including financial impact, strategic rationale, risks, and implementation considerations.
• →Track initiative outcomes and benefits realization, and report progress against strategic objectives.
• →alignment with corporate objectives.
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• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Business, Finance, Economics or similar)
• 5+ years of experience in Corporate Strategy or Strategic Planning functions building out executive level presentations for leaders
• 5+ years of experience in performing data analysis in Microsoft Excel using various functions
• 3+ years of experience in M&A with DCF valuation modeling expertise and due diligence support covering LBO, JV and partnerships

• Experience in strategy consulting, M&A/Valuation/Corporate development analyst, strategic planning
• Experience in the Manufacturing and/or Utility industries

At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration.