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.

• Leading the monthly and quarterly Global Technology forecast process, which includes system input, variance analytics and providing insight to results and trends
• Supporting the new product development team with reporting and analytics, including post project financial reviews
• Interfacing with global accounting, finance, product marketing and engineering, acting as a business partner for budget, performance management and decision support
• Developing and interpreting detailed and complex financial models to provide executive management with the information needed to make decisions about investments and other strategic topics
• Preparing and delivering executive-level presentations and effectively communicating financial concepts to non-financial audiences
• Completing ad-hoc financial analysis and participating in various core FP&A processes including the annual operating plan, analyzing profitability measures, as well as developing and evaluating company-wide project proposals
• Participating in strategic projects and initiatives, often cross-functional and across multiple geographies
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and maximize the value created by FP&A

This role is available at two different levels based on experience:

• Senior: 4+ years FP&A experience in a large global company
• Lead: 6+ years FP&A experience in a large global company

Required Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related discipline.

Required Experience:

• Experience serving as a finance business partner for a function or business line
• Strong analytical abilities and strategic thinking skills
• Proven ability to build complex financial models, including valuation models
• Creative problem solving and ability to generate high quality innovative solutions
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP financial statements
• Demonstrated ability in preparation of executive and board-level presentations
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize
• Proven ability to thrive in a team-based environment

Preferred Education:

• MBA and/or CPA

Preferred Experience:

• Working knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Planning & Budgeting Cloud Services (EPBCS) and Oracle SmartView analysis tools or other modules in the Oracle EPM suite.
• Familiar with a variety of data systems to create financial reports, dashboards, and analyze business trends including knowledge of SAP ERP, SAP Business Warehouse, and/or Microsoft PowerBI.

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