Investor Relations Manager (10 Month FTC)

Job Purpose:  

We have a superb opportunity for an Investor Relations Manager to join our central London based team on a fixed term contract basis. Our team is responsible for managing communication between the companys corporate management and the external investor community.  

This is a hands-on interim role for a finance professional who can quickly step into the business and support the delivery of key investor relations this role you will work closely with the Head of Investor Relations to communicate the companys strategy financial performance and outlook to the investor community and other key stakeholders to attract an informed and globally diversified shareholder base.  

Our team will look for you to display a real passion for everything relating to Investor Relations but also for you to demonstrate a skill for working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders to deliver clear and consistent communication of business and ensure that the reputation of Smiths is advocated externally.  

Duties: 

• Contribute to drafting and compilation of the Groups annual and interim results and capital markets day events to the investor community. This requires engagement across the businesses and corporate functions to ensure alignment around the core proposition to investors and create clear compelling and credible investor messaging. 

• Manage sell-side coverage and market expectations of Smiths financial performance through pro-active communication with analysts and help ensure the market has a clear understanding of the companys performance and strategy. 

• Support the execution of a focused and tailored programme of investor engagement including roadshows investor days conferences capital market events etc. 

• Support investor targeting using shareholder analysis and investor intelligence to help identify opportunities to deepen existing relationships and attract new long-term shareholders. 

• Help prepare senior management through the development of high-quality briefing materials for the CEO CFO and other senior leaders ahead of results investor meetings conferences and roadshows. 

• Manage the collation of market feedback insights from investors and competitor analysis as key inputs to Board reports and the development of group strategy and communications. 

Qualifications :

Skills & Experience Requires: 

• Ideally experience working in an established IR team; or relevant experience from equity research corporate broking investment banking corporate finance or a related capital-markets or finance role. 

• Highly numerate and a strong understanding of financial statements with the ability to review financial models and perform financial analysis. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to distil complex information into clear compelling messages. 

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail combined with the ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities. 

• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and external audiences alongside the ability to command the confidence of the executive management team. 

• A hands-on and collaborative approach with the ability to work proactively in a high performing team and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

Qualifications: 

• Degree-educated 

• Deep accounting knowledge and understanding. Qualification desirable but not essential

Additional Information :

Why Smiths

• Growth Opportunities: At Smiths we believe in your growth as much as our own. Youll have the chance to shape your career and expand your leadership capabilities in an ever-evolving global landscape.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse collaborative team where innovation and fresh ideas are encouraged.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time