Financial Communications Manager

JOB TITLE: Financial Communications Manager

LOCATION: Abu Dhabi

CONTRACT TYPE: 6-month secondment with the potential to go full-time, permanent

REPORTING TO: SVP Business & Financial Communications

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Financial Communications Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of financial communication strategies and initiatives. This includes developing and implementing comprehensive communication plans, coordinating financial reporting, creating financial content, and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires close collaboration with the SVP Business & Financial Communication and other relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial communication, including leading the Financial Communications Centre of Excellence for its listed companies, supporting related IPOs, equity investments, and bond issuances. The manager will support all major transaction campaigns in support of the company’s value creation drive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial communication strategies that align with the companys financial goals and objectives. This includes setting clear objectives, identifying target audiences, and selecting appropriate communication channels to effectively convey financial information.
• Leading the company’s Financial Communications Centre of Excellence for its listed companies, including approvals and oversight of financial reports, press releases, and other communication materials to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. This involves coordinating with various departments/Listed Companies to gather necessary information, ensuring all communications are reviewed and approved by relevant stakeholders, and maintaining a schedule for timely dissemination.
• Collaborate with the Group Strategic Investment to gather and analyse financial data, providing insights and recommendations for effective communication. This requires a deep understanding of financial metrics and the ability to translate complex data into clear, concise messages for diverse audiences.
• Enhance investor relations by maintaining transparent and consistent communication with stakeholders, including shareholders, analysts, and the media. This includes organising investor meetings, preparing presentations, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of financial communication strategies, making adjustments as necessary to improve engagement and understanding. This involves setting key performance indicators, conducting regular assessments, and implementing feedback mechanisms to refine communication approaches.
• Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes affecting financial communications, ensuring the company remains compliant and competitive. This includes participating in industry forums, subscribing to relevant publications, and networking with peers to stay abreast of developments.
• Train and support team members in financial communication best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. This includes developing training materials, conducting workshops, and providing one-on-one coaching.
• Lead crisis communication efforts related to financial matters, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of information to mitigate risks and protect the companys reputation. This involves developing crisis communication plans, coordinating with legal and PR teams, and acting as a spokesperson when necessary.
• Perform other related duties or assignments as directed, adapting to changing priorities and business needs. This requires flexibility, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in financial communications, public relations, or a related field within a large international organisation in the oil and gas industry.
• Excellent written and verbal English-language communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and language.
• Proven record of drafting and publishing external content in media.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and other presentation tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across various levels of the organisation.

ABOUT ACORN STRATEGY

Voted Large Agency of the Year and winner of multiple international awards, Acorn Strategy is a full-service communications consultancy with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Melbourne, Perth, and London, and an ever-expanding client roster. We are an integrated marketing, public relations, and digital consultancy that delivers sharp, agile, and creative strategies to help grow our clients’ business.

OUR CULTURE

We understand that our success depends on recruiting and retaining the highest quality individuals. We have created an environment for people to grow and learn through a culture that empowers creativity, innovation, and professionalism. The core values we live by are collaboration, agility, bravery, curiosity, and growth.

OUR PEOPLE

Over the years we have come to realise that although each of our team members are unique, we each share a series of personal traits that have successfully linked us culturally as a team and as an agency at large.

ACORN STRATEGY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating and building a respectful and empowering environment. We aim to create an inclusive workplace that supports our diversity and increases our potential to produce work that better represents and resonates with the world around us.