Director, Investor Relations

The Director of Investor Relations will support the Vice President of Investor Relations in representing Fortive to the investment community. This role is instrumental in managing relationships with institutional investors analysts and other key stakeholders ensuring consistent transparent and strategic communication of the companys financial performance vision and outlook.

The Director will regularly engage with senior leaders across multiple functions including the CEO CFO and Chief Accounting Officer. This is a high-impact role requiring strong financial acumen strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills.

Essential Responsibilities

Quarterly Earnings Execution Lead the development of quarterly earnings materials including the press release investor presentation prepared remarks and supporting documents. Partner with the VP of IR to prepare the CEO and CFO for analyst and investor Q&A.

Financial Analysis & Messaging Collaborate with Finance and Strategy teams to understand key business drivers and translate complex financial data into clear investor-friendly messaging.

Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with analysts investors and rating agencies. Proactively manage inbound inquiries and facilitate ongoing engagement with the investment community.

Investor Event Strategy Support the planning and execution of investor events including conferences roadshows and investor days. Develop messaging strategies tailored to each audience and event.

Market & Peer Intelligence Monitor industry trends peer performance and investor sentiment. Provide insights to inform IR strategy and executive decision-making.

Consensus Analysis Lead detailed analysis of consensus estimate changes. Identify and summarize divergences from company guidance and anticipate impacts to analyst models based on company messaging.

IR Operating Cadence Own and drive the core operating rhythms for Investor Relations including deliverables and meetings for quarterly earnings and other key events in partnership with the CFOs EA.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Legal Finance Communications and other teams to ensure alignment across external messaging media outreach leadership communications and crisis management.

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Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Accounting Finance or Economics; MBA preferred.

Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial analytics or corporate strategy (e.g. FP&A strategic finance investor relations equity research private equity investment banking consulting).

Strong expertise in financial modeling and valuation methodologies.

Deep understanding of financial statements and P&L drivers.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear compelling presentations and financial graphics.

Experience presenting to senior executives (e.g. CEO CFO).

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.