Financial Communications Manager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Location:
United States, Houston

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

130500.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This is an opportunity to join HPE’s world-class Global Communications team. With scores of communicators across the globe, we advocate for HPE’s corporate strategy, business innovation, and thought leadership. We’re looking for a Financial Communications Manager capable of taking the reins of important communication projects at the corporate level, devising and implementing thoughtful multi-stakeholder communication plans for key moments such as quarterly earnings, M&A transactions, and investor days, as well as effectuating change management program implementations and communications surrounding major financial programs and priorities.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive financial communications strategies that align with HPE’s business objectives and enhance HPE’s reputation with key stakeholders
Partner to ensure HPE’s financial narratives are clearly articulated in an integrated way to a multi-stakeholder audience including financial and business media, team members, and other third parties
Lead communications planning, content development, and execution for financial events, including quarterly earnings calls, investor days, M&A activity, and more
Monitor and analyze market trends, industry developments, and competitor financial communications to inform HPE’s strategies
Co-develop strategies with Global Communications colleagues to amplify high-profile business milestones and executive engagements
Collaborate to build and maintain strong media relationships with top-tier business and financial press
Align with Investor Relations on opportunities to underscore financial themes in media coverage and thought leadership
Oversee the quality and consistency of financial communications content, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and aligned with HPE’s messaging
Lead the development and execution of cross-audience strategies developed for communicating M&A activity that articulate the strategic rationale, growth, and innovation benefits a transaction would drive
Partner closely with Corporate Development and the Corporate, Securities, and M&A Legal team to understand a transaction’s objectives, timelines, and key stakeholders
Stand up ad hoc teams of Global Communications colleagues and lead creation of clear and compelling communications campaigns for internal and external audiences, with materials to include press releases, talking points, Q&A documents, presentations, town hall scripts, and executive communications
Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all communications meet regulatory and disclosure requirements
Manage post-transaction communications to ensure smooth integration and continued stakeholder engagement
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of key influencers within financial media, financial analyst community, and other key stakeholder circles
Serve as the primary point of contact for financial communications within the Corporate Communications team, working closely with the investor relations team, Finance & Strategy organization, Government Relations, and senior executives in our business units
Translate prior experience to become a trusted advisor to executive leaders on financial communication best practices and strategies
Foster strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for communication initiatives
Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of financial information to stakeholders
Supervise and mentor a small financial communications team, and share best practices across Global Communications and HPE colleagues
Measure and report on the effectiveness of financial communications initiatives, making data-driven recommendations for improvement

Requirements:

BA or BS in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
a Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus
10+ years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, business development, corporate communications, financial journalism, or a related field
Prior corporate work experience or large agency experience is highly preferred
Proven track record of developing and executing successful financial communications strategies
Deep understanding of financial markets, corporate finance, and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in interpreting financial statements and regulatory filings
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to routinely handle highly confidential information with integrity
Preference for candidate based in the greater Houston, Texas area, or the ability to travel to the area

Nice to have:

Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA)
Prior corporate work experience or large agency experience

What we offer:

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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