Director - Investor Relations & Strategic Finance

Alliant Energy Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking a Director of Investor Relations & Strategic Finance to lead the enterprise financial outlook, investor communications, and long-term strategic planning. You will shape capital investment priorities and ensure alignment with regulatory, operational, and shareholder goals.

In this role you will direct investor relations activities, oversee earnings content, and communicate financial narratives to investors, analysts, and rating agencies while partnering with senior

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of financial, strategic planning, investor relations, or related experience.
• Minimum 6 years progressively more responsible management experience.
• Profit and loss experience.
• Utility or regulatory industry experience.
• Financial management or capital-intensive industry experience.
• Investor relations experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of long-term financial strategies and strategic initiatives.
• Direct investor relations strategy and communications on results and regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align financial plans with strategy and market conditions.
• Monitor market trends, analyst perspectives, and peer performance to inform messaging.
• Mentor teams across strategic finance, capital planning, and investor relations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Investor relationship management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Market messaging

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, or related field

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

## Director - Investor Relations & Strategic FinanceApplylocations: Madison, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-9899**Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!**At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.**Ready to play a pivotal role in shaping how investors, analysts, and leaders see the future of energy?**At Alliant Energy, you'll lead strategic finance and investor relations efforts that influence capital investments, enterprise growth, and shareholder value for years to come.The Director Investor Relations & Strategic Finance directs the company’s enterprise financial outlook, investor communications, and long term strategic financial planning. This position leads the development of forward looking financial analyses that guide corporate decision making, strengthens Alliant Energy’s market positioning through transparent, compelling investor engagement, and ensures financial strategies align with regulatory, operational, and shareholder priorities. The role partners closely with senior leaders across the organization to evaluate strategic opportunities, support capital investment planning, and drive financial insights that create long term value.**What you will do*** Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring, and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy's Core Values at all times.* Leads the development and execution of long‐term financial strategies, including capital investment planning, enterprise financial modeling, and support for strategic initiatives that drive sustainable value for customers and shareholders.* Evaluates strategic opportunities, investments, and financial risks, providing forward‐looking insights and recommendations to senior leaders that shape corporate direction and long‐term planning decisions.* Directs investor relations strategy and communication, ensuring clear, consistent, and accurate messaging on financial results, regulatory developments, operational performance, and strategic priorities.* Cultivates relationships with investors, analysts, and rating agencies, fostering transparency, confidence, and alignment between Alliant Energy’s strategic direction and external stakeholder expectations.* Directs and manages the development of compelling investor‐focused content, including overseeing preparation of earnings materials, financial disclosures, and investor presentations to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with strategic messaging.* Monitors market trends, peer performance, analyst perspectives to inform investor messaging and strategic decision-making.* Leads and mentors’ teams across strategic finance, capital planning, and investor relations, ensuring alignment of roles, priorities, and capabilities across the strategic financial planning and investor relations organization.* Collaborates with senior leaders across Finance, Operations, Regulatory, and Strategy, ensuring financial strategies reflect business needs, regulatory considerations, and market conditions.* Oversees and directs special projects involving financial analysis of key enterprise initiatives, ensuring timely, accurate insight that supports strategic decision‐making and operational execution.* Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.**Education Requirements*** Bachelor's Degree - Emphasis in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, or related field. | Preferred* Master's Degree - Business Administration, or related field. | Preferred**Required Experience*** 10+ years of financial, strategic planning, investor relations, or related experience. | Required* 6 years progressively more responsible management experience. | Required* Profit and loss experience. | Required* Utility or regulatory industry experience. | Required* Financial management or capital‐intensive industry experience. | Required**Other Requirements*** Investor Relations experience | Preferred* Must possess a valid driver's license. | Required**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Strong understanding of financial markets, investor expectations, and the regulatory and economic factors influencing utility performance. | Required* Demonstrated ability to develop long‐term financial strategies and evaluate investments, risks, and value‐creation opportunities. | Required* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to craft compelling financial narratives and engage effectively with investors, analysts, and senior leaders. | Required* Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities to interpret complex financial data and inform strategic decision‐making. | Required* Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across internal functions and with external financial stakeholders. | Required* Demonstrated leadership ability to develop talent, foster collaboration, and drive alignment across strategic finance, capital planning, and investor relations functions. | Required**Key Skills*** Competitive Market Analysis • Data Visualization • Financial Analysis • Financial Modeling • Financial Planning • Investor Relationship Management • Leadership • Market Messaging • Stakeholder Management • Strategic PlanningOur people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.**It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.**Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law. All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable. Visa sponsorship not supported. Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [e-mail]’s an exciting time to join Alliant Energy! We focus on creating a culture of belonging. We want everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences and be themselves. This helps us all contribute to solving the energy challenges facing our region. It starts at an individual level, with every employee asking, “What makes me unique?” Leaders engage with their teams to ensure they have the tools to be successful in their careers. What you need to reach your goals may be different from what a co-worker needs. Everyone has a fair shot at success. A culture of belonging ensures that everyone contributes their unique perspective. This environment contributes to fresh thinking, innovative solutions and *Powering What’s Next* for our customers. We strive for employee engagement and connection. We want our employees to have the opportunity to bring their whole selves to work.