Sr Analyst, Corporate Finance - M&A

Job Summary

The Sr. Analyst, Corporate Finance M&A will support 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.

Messer is the world’s 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 people—at 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.

• Responsible for updating the 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.

• Play a crucial role in helping identify, evaluate, and execute acquisitions to ensure they align with the company’s 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.

• Support the refinement and execution of the America’s 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 provide insights to key leadership on relevant macro and micro‑economic topics, customer/industry activity, the Company’s existing end‑markets and potential new markets.
• Conduct competitor deep dives and analysis (liaison with Messer Group).

• 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, Fact Set or financial databases (helpful).

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance or related Financial Investment.
• 3–5 years of…