Investor Relations Manager – Newcastle recruitment
About The Sage Group plc:
The Sage Group plc is the leading global supplier of business management solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage has over 6 million customers and more than 12,300 employees worldwide. We operate in over 23 countries covering the UK, mainland Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia and Asia.
Sage has over 6 million customers and more than 12,300 employees worldwide. We operate in over 23 countries covering the UK, mainland Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia and Asia.
About the role:
We currently have an exciting opportunity within Sage Group based in our Newcastle office for an Investor Relations Manager. The role reports to the Director of Investor Relations.
The Investor Relations Manager is responsible for providing support to the Director of Investor Relations in all areas of IR including managing the relationship with sell-side analysts and developing materials to support the investment case.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing sell-side consensus, including maintenance of the consensus model and tracking Sage forecast financial results against City expectations to identify potential issues and the review and follow-up of research note
- Managing peer group and competitor analysis
- Actively involved in developing the annual investor relations plan including analysis to identify potential investors and developing appropriate targeting activities
- Maintenance of the Sage Investor Relations website including creating content, reviewing consistency with sage.com and working with the external provider to update content
- Responsible for the project management of the annual report, working closely with the financial accounting team
- Handling day-to-day queries from shareholders and analysts, ensuring timely accurate response at all times
- Perform detailed ad-hoc financial modelling of the business to support strategic decision-making including dividends, share buybacks, MA, and disposals
- Developing and maintaining good working relationships both internal and external stakeholders including senior management, analysts, investors and advisors
- Working closely with Operating Companies and Group Communications team to ensure availability of accurate and relevant presentation material
- Supporting the Director of Investor Relations in developing the Sage investment case, particularly at half and full year results
Key skills and experience:
• Financially literate, with relevant financial qualifications or demonstrable equivalent experience (e.g. CFA/ACA/CPA/CIMA)
• Sector background beneficial but not essential
• Demonstrable ability to understand, analyse and articulate financial data
• Highly analytical with strong creative problem solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written where attention to detail is essential
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and external stakeholders
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, in particular good Excel and PowerPoint skills
• An interest in stock market activity and company strategy, and the ability to understand the technology industry
• A flexible approach is required, particularly during peak demands around half yearly and annual results, as is a willingness to travel
• A confident self-starter who is well organised, strategic and able to deliver on deadline
• Applicants will be able to demonstrate applied knowledge and experience in a finance role
• Direct stock market experience whilst advantageous, is not essential
The rewards you can expect in return are highly competitive salary, bonus, private healthcare and pension.
If joining a FTSE 100 and UK Superbrand is the next step on your career ladder; we would love to hear from you!