FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Client of Capstone Hill Search Limited

The role sits within a broader communications function and works in close, day-to-day partnership with the External Communications Manager a genuinely collaborative relationship where both functions are stronger for the other's expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and delivery of financial communications strategies aligned to regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and broader business objectives
Own the preparation of earnings releases, financial announcements, annual reports, and sustainability reporting content
Develop and manage financial messaging frameworks for use across roadshows, analyst briefings, investor days, and media engagements
Prepare and counsel senior leadership including the CEO and CFO ahead of media interviews, press conferences, and investor-facing engagements
Liaise closely with the Investor Relations function on share price communication, market sentiment, and investor messaging
Manage the timely and accurate publication of financial information across all relevant channels, including the corporate website
Work in partnership with the External Communications Manager on media strategy and financial coverage
Ensure full compliance with listing rules and relevant disclosure regulations
Monitor the regulatory landscape for changes to financial reporting and communications requirements
Contribute to issues management and reputational risk planning in relation to financial matters
You should have:
A minimum of 10 years' experience in financial communications, with significant time spent in or around publicly listed environments
Experience in the UAE or broader Gulf region is highly desirable familiarity with ADX or DFM listing rules and the regional investor landscape will be a genuine advantage
Strong candidates from other listed environments are equally encouraged to apply particularly those with backgrounds in extractive industries or resources sectors in Australia, upstream oil and gas in the United States, or other heavily regulated, capital markets-facing industries globally
Proven experience producing annual reports, sustainability reports, earnings releases, and investor-facing communications
A track record of advising and preparing C-suite executives for financial media and analyst engagements
Deep understanding of financial reporting, market disclosure obligations, and investor relations dynamics
Experience working closely with IR, Legal, Finance, and Communications functions
Strong written and verbal communications skills able to simplify complexity without losing accuracy
Exposure to IPO communications and/or major capital markets events highly regarded
Personal Attributes:
A genuine practitioner comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting into the detail Calm and credible in high-pressure reporting periods and under CEO/CFO scrutiny Rigorous attention to accuracy and compliance without losing sight of the narrative Strong collaborator who builds trust quickly across finance, legal, and communications teams Confident briefing senior executives one-to-one, including in-person and on the road Commercially aware with a strong instinct for what markets and media care about