Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)📍 Portland, Maine (In-Office Role)About UsThe Elmet Group is growing fast. What started as a Maine-based private equity firm has transformed into a high-performing industrial holding company, now operating at the intersection of critical materials and advanced RF technologies. We’ve expanded through targeted acquisitions and are preparing for our next stage of growth with a focus on capital raising and M&A.If you’re energized by growth, complexity, and building something that lasts, this is the place to be.About the RoleWe’re looking for a driven, hands-on, and strategic FP&A Director to lead our financial planning and analysis function. This is not a back-office role. You’ll be at the center of shaping insights for senior leadership, guiding decisions for the Board, and building models that will help us scale into the next stage of our growth story.This role is perfect for someone who is:A self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environmentComfortable owning and driving processes with little handholdingExcited to roll up their sleeves and partner directly with leadership and investorsPassionate about understanding the business at a granular level while keeping an eye on the big pictureWhat You’ll DoLead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning across the companyBuild and refine financial models that influence strategy and growth initiativesPrepare board and investor materials that tell the story clearly and persuasivelyProvide insights to leadership on key drivers, risks, and opportunitiesPartner with operations, accounting, and business leaders to align decisions with financial impactSupport integration of acquisitions and analytics for future targetsWhat We’re Looking For8+ years in FP&A, including senior leadership experience (manufacturing or investor-backed company background preferred)Strong financial modeling and analysis skills (Excel + reporting tools)Clear communicator with the ability to translate numbers into strategyHighly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to drive improvementsCollaborative, but independent enough to take initiative and move fastCompensation & Benefits💰 $165,000–$190,000 base + bonus📈 Full benefits package🌎 The opportunity to shape a company entering an exciting new growth phaseWhy Join Us?This isn’t just another finance role. It’s a chance to help build the playbook for a company that’s scaling quickly. If you’re motivated by growth, thrive in fast-changing environments, and want your work to have direct impact, we’d love to meet you.