Mine Safety Appliances Company Limited - Cranberry Township, PA
posted about 2 months ago
As a Lead Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst in the Global FP&A team at MSA Safety, you will play a crucial role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across the organization. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate, motivated, and eager to make a significant impact in a purpose-driven company. MSA Safety is committed to innovation and technology, aiming to protect people and assets globally. Your responsibilities will include leading the monthly and quarterly global marketing forecast process, which involves system input, variance analytics, and providing insights into results and trends. You will partner with various business units to instill financial discipline in modeling new product investment decisions and support the new product development team with reporting and analytics, including post-project financial reviews. In this role, you will interface with global accounting, finance, product marketing, and engineering teams, acting as a business partner for budget management, performance tracking, and decision support. You will be responsible for developing and interpreting complex financial models that provide executive management with the necessary information to make informed decisions regarding investments and strategic initiatives. Additionally, you will prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, effectively communicating financial concepts to non-financial audiences. Your role will also involve completing ad-hoc financial analyses and participating in core FP&A processes, including the annual operating plan and profitability analysis, while developing and evaluating company-wide project proposals. You will participate in strategic projects and initiatives that often span multiple functions and geographies, identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and maximize the value created by FP&A. This position is available at two levels based on experience: Senior (4+ years FP&A experience) and Lead (6+ years FP&A experience) in a large global company.