Job Summary
The Director Finance & Strategy Communications works to develop NiSource's strategic story with the financial press, investors, and other key stakeholders. Responsibilities include creating and evolving the financial communications strategy, crafting earnings scripts, understanding the enterprise OKRs (objectives & key results) to identify new angles that tell our business story, and generating media coverage. The Director is skilled at using creative, integrated business and financial communications strategies to promote and protect NiSource's narrative to Wall Street and developing narratives that reinforce NiSource's business strategy. The Director is a trusted and strategic communications partner who demonstrates a strong understanding of business and financial communications.

Essential Functions

• Develops and leads key communications plans, proactive and reactive messaging for financial and business performance, including quarterly results, press releases, talking points, roadshows, earnings scripts, pitches, media lists, blog posts, and op-eds, preparing and supporting the development of appropriate news releases for distribution across all channels, developing executive-level briefing documents containing key messages, and Q&A documents.
• Partners across the enterprise to drive and execute cross-functional, integrated media communications strategies for quarterly earnings, financial reporting, M&A announcements, and other key financial events.
• Drives the communication of the CFO and other Officers to create, execute, and implement activities related to corporate communications, including media relations, thought leadership, content development, and digital/visual campaigns.
• Provides strategic communications counsel and support to senior leadership on positioning and framing the company's business and financial results, focusing on business-critical topics and issues.
• Develops consistent, company-wide messaging about the company's financial performance, strategy, and OKRs that can be understood internally and externally.
• Develops strong relationships with financial media, critical stakeholders, and other market influencers and executes an integrated, multi-channel communications strategy to elevate the company’s financial profile and business objectives among the press, trade groups, think tanks, and other stakeholders.
• Leads diverse team of qualified individuals with authority to hire, terminate, promote, demote, coach, develop and performance manage.
• Identifies, researches, develops, and executes unique story angles, thought-leadership positions, content, and announcements that help advance NiSource’s achievements, business objectives, and positioning.
• Stays informed on industry news, flags issues, and continuously monitors trends and audience preferences to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Defines and measures the impact of communications initiatives, contributing to a broader awareness and perception report about NiSource.

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree concentration in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 10+ years Experience in finance, financial communications, or investor relations
• 4-6 years Public company experience
• Strong understanding of corporate financial reporting concepts and terminology High
• Strong writer with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills High
• Proficiency in absorbing, digesting, and distilling highly technical subject matter into clear and concise content High
• Strong executive management skills High
• Exceptional judgment High
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information High
• Strong relationship-building skills, with experience working with top-tier media Medium
• Grace under pressure and deadlines; must be able to manage multiple projects at once Medium
• Analytical and creative mindset Medium
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and as a collaborative partner that can build trusted relationships internally and externally Medium
• Strong skills in project management, time management, and developing and facilitating presentations and meetings Medium

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Master's Degree
• 1-3 years Proven experience deploying digital communications in support of financial narratives
• 1-3 years Proven track record of developing and leading impactful communications strategies
• 1-3 years Experience with investor and media relations software desired

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasionally

• Walking - Occasionally

• Sitting - Constantly

• Lifting - Rarely

• Carrying - Rarely

• Pushing - Rarely

• Pulling - Rarely

• Climbing - Rarely

• Balancing - Rarely

• Stooping - Rarely

• Kneeling - Rarely

• Crouching - Rarely

• Crawling - Rarely

• Reaching - Rarely

• Handling - Occasionally

• Grasping - Occasionally

• Feeling - Rarely

• Talking - Constantly

• Hearing - Constantly

• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

**By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range:

$150,900.00 - $226,300.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-07-02

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-07-17

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.