Financial Communications Manager

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for an experienced financial communications manager to oversee the release of critical financial information to stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing media relations, planning financial communications, and building strong relationships with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or communications and 8-15 years of relevant experience, focusing on a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to meet Emiratization targets.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in financial communications, M&A, IPOs, or debt restructures.
• Confidence in verbal and written skills with strong relationship-building capacity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial communications and advise executives on relevant issues.
• Manage media relations related to financial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Compile and prepare Department MIS and reports for management.

Skills

Financial communications

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

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.
• Develop the knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Department and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDP’s), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Department in coordination with the Human Capability Group to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.
• Budgets and Operational Plans • Compile and provide input for preparation of the Division budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the Department budget levels.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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