Sr Analyst, Corporate Finance M&A

Job Summary:

The Sr. Analyst Corporate Finance M&A will be supporting the Americas Region strategic financial initiatives by conducting competitive and market research performing financial analysis for value creation and assisting in transaction executions and integration. This position will report to the Corporate Finance Senior Manager.

Why Messer

Messer is the worlds largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our peopleat every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities:

Long-term Financial Planning

• Responsible for updating 5-year projections model for the Americas on an annual basis in close coordination with multiple business and functional teams within the Americas and Messer Group
• Preparation of corresponding presentations summarizing forecast for the C-suite and Messer Group

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Play a crucial role in helping identify evaluate and execute acquisitions to ensure they align with the companys goals and create value for shareholders
• Take the lead in conducting valuation and returns analyses
• Partner with business stakeholders to achieve transactional goals
• Help coordinate due diligence and integration efforts related to acquisition activities ensuring smooth transitions and the creation of value across the combined entities
• Liaise with financial investment banks and other stakeholders on transaction-related matters as required
• Support Project Management of any potential divestitures

Corporate Strategy and Strategic Financial Support

• Support the refinement and execution of the Americas financial and purpose driven growth strategy

• Help build models/business cases predict sensitivity outcomes data analysis data and prepare high-quality presentations for communication with various stakeholders as needed
• Help assess risk exposure and valuation mitigation
• Help harmonize and standardize modelling capabilities across Messer regions
• Help create Mergers & Acquisitions pipeline for the Americas region aligned with Americas and Corporate strategy

• Research and provides insights to key leadership on relevant macro and micro-economic topics customer/industry activity the Companys existing end-markets and potential new markets
• Conduct competitor deep dives and analysis (liaison with Messer Group)

Collaboration with Group Finance on initiatives/continued improvements/projects

Support other Americas function areas in investment opportunities (e.g. capital expenditures)

Required Skills:

• Fair understanding of financial statements valuation methods accounting
• Efficient analytical interpretation and problem-solving capabilities with proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word

• Ability to prioritize workload
• Self-motivated strong work ethic process driven
• Exceptional attention to details combined with strong organizational skills ability to multi-task and strong follow up skills
• Strong impact skills to drive and foster favorable investment decision making
• Ability to perform duties as an individual and in teams as well
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritization of critical tasks
• Strong and engaging presence capable of quickly establishing credibility and influencing others
• Effective and Transparent Communication skills with excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to explain complex topics in a clear simple and concise manner
• Effective relationship building to create strong relationships across the organization and functional areas/stakeholders
• Experience in Corporate Finance investment planning or investment banking
• Familiarity with tools such as Bloomberg FactSet or financial databases (helpful)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Economics Finance or related Financial Investment
• 3 5 years of full-time Finance Strategy Capital Investment experience with 1 year of investment banking experience preferred

The salary range for this position is $98000-$145000. Messer provides medical dental vision short term disability life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits such as long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messers 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the companys bonus program.

About Messer:

Messers safety culture commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer more sustainable more productive and more efficient so their business thrives. We nurture lasting meaningful relationships with customers our communities and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization the dedication knowledge customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC