What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Investor Relations position at Fortune Brands?
Job Description
The Vice President of Investor Relations will lead the development and execution of the company's investor relations strategy, ensuring effective communication with shareholders, analysts, and the broader financial community. This role is critical in fostering strong relationships with investors and enhancing the company's visibility and reputation in the market.
Position location: Deerfield, IL - Hybrid
What you will be doing:
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with the company's financial goals and objectives.
- Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for investors, analysts, and other stakeholders. Prepare and present financial reports, earnings releases, and investor presentations.
- Market Analysis: Conduct competitive analysis and develop industry and peer company performance benchmarks. Monitor market trends and provide insights to senior management.
- Financial Reporting: Collaborate with finance, accounting, and legal teams to ensure accurate and timely public disclosures. Manage quarterly earnings calls and annual shareholder meetings.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and other key stakeholders. Respond to inquiries and provide timely information.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and other relevant legal requirements. Manage the proxy solicitation process and other investor-related documentation.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the investor relations team as appropriate, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 15 years of experience in investor relations, finance, or corporate communications, with a demonstrated track record of leadership.
- Strong financial acumen and deep understanding of financial statements, market analysis, and investor engagement.
- Excellent strategic-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely.
- Proven ability to build relationships with investors, analysts, and senior executives.
- Strong working knowledge of SEC regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.
- Experience working in a publicly traded company.
- Expertise in financial modeling and data analysis tools.
Additional Information
Company Description:
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here
Additional Information:
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: USD - USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN
Equal Employment Opportunity:
FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.
Reasonable Accommodations:
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.