Financial Communications Manager

ADNOC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy logistics leader in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Financial Communications Manager to lead all communication related to financial information. This role involves working closely with senior executives and managing media relations. The ideal candidate should have 8-15 years of experience in financial communications and a bachelor's degree in finance or communications. Strong verbal and written skills, along with a collaborative attitude, are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in communications related to M&A, IPOs, or debt restructures.
• Confident communicator with ability to build strong relationships.
• Experience in financial communications, either in agency or in a publicly listed company.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial communications and advise executives on market relevant communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with various communications verticals.
• Support transaction communications and program/campaign execution.
• Manage the placement of financial & investment accomplishments across key international channels.

Skills

Financial communications

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Communications

Job description

About the Company:

We are a global energy maritime logistics leader with a world-class asset base. We are the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, providing mission critical and highly specialized services across ADNOC's entire value chain. We also provide market-leading, cost-competitive maritime and logistics solutions to over 100 global customers and ship to more than 50 countries across the world. As a global energy maritime logistics leader and the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, we are driven to set the highest standards in shipping and maritime operations, pushing boundaries and pioneering new frontiers in sustainability. We are committed to delivering world-class solutions that are innovative and efficient, while always putting safety first

About the Job:

Manage release of financial information to different stakeholders with specific focus on the media. Press releases on media channels include financial performance, strategic initiatives, and market position.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• Leads all financial communications and is prime advisor to the senior line and relevant executives on all market relevant communications and regulatory requirements.
• Builds, maintains, and grows a strong relationship with the Organization's Various communications verticals.
• Support transaction communications and related program/campaign execution.
• Proactively manages the placement of financial & investment accomplishments across key international.
• Leads media plan for financial media and owns day-to-day relationships.
• Works closely with investor relations with a specific focus on financial media amplification of all activities with share price potential ad/or investor interest

Generic Accountabilities 1:

• Management: Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the Department to achieve the Division objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans for the Department in line with Division objectives.
• Budgets and Operational Plans: Compile and provide input for preparation of the Division budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the Department budget levels.
• Budgets and Operational Plans: Investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.
• Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures: Lead the implementation of approved Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of the Division work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Performance Management: Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Department in accordance with Company approved guidelines and continuously monitor the achievement of the Department KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and the Balanced Score Card.
• Organisation Structure and Development: Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Department that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Generic Accountabilities 2:

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve operations and services.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Propose improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Department.
• Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability: Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Department in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability: Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Department employees to meet HSE standards.
• Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports: Prepare all Department MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Finance, communications.
• Experience in financial communications, either in agency or in a publicly listed company
• 8- 15 years of experience in communications related to M&A, IPOs, and/or debt restructures
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills, and ability to build strong relationships
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Team player with a positive attitude, and desire to collaborate and contribute to the success of the team and company