Senior Investor Relations Manager

at  QinetiQ

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Financial analysis
Provide financial analysis of Group performance, looking back over history and forward in the 5 year Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP)
Lead, develop and manage the IR model of Group financials, providing analysis of key external metrics and trends: by contract, segment, sector, country, growth, margin, returns, M&A performance, trends, half-on-half, etc
Provide wider financial analysis as required to support group-wide internal and external reporting
Provide insight from numbers, creating compelling and clear narrative from the financial analysis provided
The QQ investment case
Alongside the Director of IR, develop and deliver the IR communication programme; including results presentations, sell-side conferences, sales briefings, investor seminars, roadshows, etc
Develop investor messaging and materials for investor briefings
Be a credible and informed point of contact for analyst and investors, responding promptly to queries; i.e. through maintaining a deep and up-to-date knowledge of QinetiQ’s investment case and key financials
Actively participate in analyst and investor meetings and conferences, recording key themes, questions and supporting management as necessary
Maintain records of investor interaction in the IR CRM system, analysing key themes to better inform our awareness of investor areas of interest
Equity research analysts
Build relationships & become a trusted point of contact for sell-side equity analysts
Lead and take ownership of the QQ consensus, review models from equity analysts and provide feedback based on publicly available information to ensure that consensus remains accurate and consistent with QQ’s published information and guidance; publish consensus regularly on the QQ website
Management information
Monitor competitor results and market activity, drafting briefing notes for Director of IR, CEO and CFO as required, for example on peer group activity, M&A, share price movements, ESG positioning, dividend, etc
Monitor and analyse QQ’s share register; providing insight and analysis
Provide internal summary and analysis of key sell-side research on QinetiQ and the wider sector, for the CEO and CFO
Reporting
Lead and manage the timetable and process for financial reporting presentations
Support preparation of financial results and other market related communications; including drafting/editing of RNS, presentations, scripts and Q&A preparation
Lead drafting of Board materials (monthly IR input to ED report and bi-annual IR presentation) explaining share price movement, changes to the share register, analyst research and other key events
Lead and own the Strategic section of the Annual Report, providing drafting of material and support to the overall ARA project
Provide support and analysis on ESG-related matters, working closely with the Investments and non-financial reporting FP&A manager
Monitor regulatory developments and keep informed with IR best practice, bringing continuous improvements to the IR function

KEY CAPABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE:

Strong financial acumen, including a thorough understanding of corporate financial statements, financial modelling and analysis
Experienced at financial analysis with strong numerical and analytical skills – ability to understand and interpret financial models and bringing key insight and messages out of financial data and information
Results-driven, self-motivated
Able to work autonomously and as part of an international and interdisciplinary team and capable of delivering working across cross-functional teams
Good commercial and financial awareness - essential to supporting and guiding business decisions.
Strong project management and organisation skills
Strong communication skills with gravitas to interact with company leadership and demanding external queries
Flexible, proactive and motivated personality capable of taking decisions and delivering independently as well as working across cross-functional teams
Strong relationship building and collaboration skills
Drive, determination and attention to detail; the ability to take the initiative, work independently and deliver high quality results under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to independently interpret issues, assess the best course of action and recommend the best outcome to manage investor messaging and company narrative. Being comfortable getting into the detail and analysis as well as taking a step back and understanding the wider context and picture
Fully conversant with Excel, Word and Powerpoint

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with significant, demonstrable PQE in a finance role within either a Group or a commercial environment
Financial analysis and scenario testing for the purpose of informing management decisions and communication to executive management
Ability to interpret complex data and present information in a concise and accurate way to enable decision making
Experience of working in the equity markets would be helpful but not necessary – most important are the analytical, communication and project management skills
A good understanding of financial models and corporate financials
Experience of managing stakeholders
Credibility to interact effectively with senior management and act as a company spokesperson. Articulate and high energy individual, with a desire to develop their career
Why join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here .
Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more.
About QinetiQ
As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.
Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in

Permanent Full Time
The Senior IR Manager is accountable for financial analysis of Group-wide performance for external reporting to the financial markets, creation and influence of the strategic narrative and providing leadership and support to delivery of the Investor Relations programme.
We are seeking a self-starter, analytical and inquisitive individual with energy and gravitas – this individual will report into the Group Director of Investor Relations, and work closely with the Group Financial Controller and FP&A team.
The successful candidate will provide leadership, analysis and support across Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis.