Senior Manager, Corporate Development - Military veterans preferred

MSA, The Safety Company


Senior Manager, Corporate Development

US-PA-Cranberry Twp

Requisition ID: 2024-8321
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

Corporate and M&A Strategies:

• Identify, research, analyze and value potential acquisitions, joint ventures, investments and other strategic growth opportunities
• Work closely with the Executive Director, Corporate Development to lead the development of M&A strategies
• Provide insights and recommendations to the team members and other key stakeholders based on research and analysis of the industry, as well as detailed due diligence of potential opportunities
• Support M&A strategy objectives – including the development and tracking of acquisition opportunities, and all phases of transaction execution
• Proactively establish and maintain an active M&A pipeline; ensuring rigor of underlying investment cases and alignment with MSA’s strategy
• Analyze macroeconomic trends, industry dynamics, and competitive landscape
• Create, review, and present financial models including valuation and pro forma M&A analysis
• Prepare presentations which outline the strategic and financial rationale for transactions for senior management and the Board of Directors

Project Management, Due Diligence and Integration:

• Perform and lead the due the diligence process including financial analysis and risk assessment
• Assist in the development and communication of the strategic business case to obtain senior management and Board support
• Support the transaction negotiation and closing process
• Manage the integration planning phase
• Manage cross-functional teams with a hands-on, team-oriented approach
• Ensure effective management of post-closing activities

Relationships Building and Networking:

• Creating and maintaining deep, trust-based relationships in the industry and personal connections with potential sellers
• Proactively network
• Build and sustain relationships across MSA
• Stay up to date on ongoing recent events, transactions, and market trends

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Science or other related field
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant professional experience in M&A in the areas of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, investment banking, strategy consulting
• Experience in leading global projects and cross-functional teams as well prioritizing multiple projects and initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing, evaluating and negotiating business transactions including acquisition evaluation, financial modeling and financial analysis
• Experience analyzing historical financial performance and future projections (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Strong analytical skills, creativity in problem solving, research capabilities, and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to develop concise and effective communications tailored to specific audiences
• Results oriented, metrics driven leader focused on continuous improvement
• Strong track record of implementing strategies with both short and long-term impact
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Complex problem-solving ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and determine viable solutions
• Experience in leading change and innovation
• Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high pressure

Education and Experience Preferred:

• MBA
• Experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity or management consulting

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