Manager, Investor Relations

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Manager of Investor Relations will play a key role in supporting the Vice President of Investor Relations in executing Smithfield’s strategy to maximize shareholder value. This individual will focus on managing and optimizing critical investor relations functions, playing a key role in the quarterly reporting process, as well as developing investor presentations and other investor communications. The Manager will support investor and sell-side analyst targeting, outreach, and engagement efforts and will partner with Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee the sell-side consensus model. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, excellent communication, relationship, and project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally to support investor engagement and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership required.
Experience in investor relations, equity research, financial analysis, performance reporting, or a related role, with an emphasis on financial modeling, quarterly reporting, and investor communications.
Strong financial modeling and analytics experience.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work with senior leaders to deliver results.
High degree of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with an emphasis on Excel for financial modeling and analytics.
Some travel required.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Investor Relations agency, or in-house experience, or capital markets (investment banking; buy- or sell-side) experience.
Experience in the food/consumer staples industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Quarterly Reporting and Analytics: Manage the quarterly analytics package, working closely with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, and other teams to ensure the timely preparation of conference call scripts, results releases, and Q&A materials. Ensure all materials are data-driven, accurate, and consistent with company messaging. Manage production schedule spanning cross-functional team members (Financial Reporting, Legal, Financial Planning & Analysis and Marketing).
Consensus Analyst Model: Partner with FP&A to manage the sell-side analyst consensus model to prepare for quarterly reporting and to provide market expectations to management. Monitor analyst reports and consensus estimates, analyzing trends, providing actionable insights, and highlighting discrepancies for senior leadership.
Investor Communication and Messaging: Develop and update messaging for investor communications, including press releases, earnings call scripts, Q&A, and strategic talking points. Ensure alignment with corporate strategy and market expectations.
Investor Outreach and Engagement: Support the development and execution of targeted investor outreach strategies. Track ownership trends, stock performance, and investor sentiment to guide the company's outreach efforts.
Investor Database Management: Manage the Investor Relations contact management database, ensuring all investor interactions and touchpoints are accurately recorded and maintained. Ensure timely follow-up and the upkeep of key investor information for outreach and relationship-building efforts.
Data-Driven Insights: Provide actionable insights based on data analysis, including benchmarking peer reporting, financial metrics and KPIs, and assist senior leadership in strategic decision-making.
Event Management: Manage the planning and execution of key Investor Relations events, including quarterly earnings calls, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and investor conferences, ensuring all events align with the company's investor relations strategy.
Internal Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with senior leadership and key internal teams to ensure consistent communication, transparency, and alignment in investor messaging.
Administrative Support: Manage the IR shared inbox, department budget, vendor relationships, and record-keeping, ensuring smooth operations within the Investor Relations function.
Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.