Director – FP&A Business Partner

Shermco Industries

. Partner directly with General Managers and operational leaders to support business performance and profitability.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, while effectively communicating insights to operational leaders. Proven ability to analyze profitability and operational performance in project-based industries, driving strategic business decisions.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Budgeting And ForecastingFinancial ModelingAdvanced Excel SkillsBusiness Partnering

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Hard Skills

P&L ManagementVariance AnalysisProfitability AnalysisCost Overrun IdentificationKPI Development

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingDecision-Support CapabilitiesInfluencing Without AuthorityCollaborative ApproachCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinancial Planning ToolsBusiness Intelligence Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPACMA

Industry Keywords

Electrical ServicesEngineering ServicesIndustrial ServicesConstructionProject Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with General Managers and operational leaders to support business performance and profitability.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
Analyze branch, region, and business unit P&L performance and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Identify and explain key drivers of revenue, gross margin, labor productivity, project performance, and operating expenses.
Help operational leaders understand financial results and improve decision-making through meaningful analysis and reporting.
Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-period results.
Identify margin leakage, cost overruns, project risks, and operational inefficiencies impacting profitability.
Develop financial models, dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting tools to improve visibility and performance.
Partner with Accounting and Operations teams to improve financial reporting accuracy and forecasting reliability.
Support annual operating plans, long-range planning initiatives, and strategic business decisions.
Present financial insights and recommendations to operational and executive leadership.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support growth opportunities, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, operational finance, business finance, or financial analysis.
Demonstrated experience supporting business leaders and operational teams in a finance business partner capacity.
Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and P&L management.
Experience analyzing profitability, labor performance, operating expenses, and key business metrics.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities.
Ability to communicate complex financial information to operational and non-financial stakeholders.
Proven ability to influence business decisions without direct authority.
Strong business acumen and a hands-on, collaborative approach.
Experience within electrical services, engineering services, industrial services, construction, EPC, field services, specialty contracting, or other project-based industries is preferred.
Experience supporting multiple locations, business units, or operational leaders is preferred.
Knowledge of revenue recognition, project accounting, labor utilization, backlog management, and project profitability analysis is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems, financial planning tools, and business intelligence platforms is preferred.
MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certifications are preferred.