Director, Investor Relations - job 1 of 3

The Investor Relations Director will support the Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations in the development and execution of the company’s investor relations strategy, ensuring effective communication with shareholders, analysts, and the broader financial community. This role is critical in fostering strong relationships with investors and enhancing the company's visibility and reputation in the market.

Position location: Deerfield, IL - Hybrid

What you will be doing

• Strategic Planning:
  • Support the Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations in developing and executing a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with FBIN’s business objectives.
  • Combine the disciplines of marketing, finance and communications to provide current and targeted potential investors with an accurate portrayal of FBIN’s performance and prospects.
  • Establish an annual investor relations plan that is linked to FBIN’s goals and strategy.
  • Conduct investor road show activities and attend targeted investor conferences with appropriate senior executives; prepare investor presentations and related talking points.
• Communication:
  • Protect and enhance the company’s credibility, while positively influencing FBIN’s value compared with that of relative peer groups, stock indexes and the various equity markets.
  • Prepare and manage communications for special communications associated with business performance/results and M&A activity.
  • Collaborate in creating and reviewing external messages and ensure that all company communications are consistent with those presented to the investment community.
  • Establish and maintain an effective Investor Relations site on FBIN.com.
• Market Analysis:
  • Stay appraised of business results and market conditions across FBIN, industry peers and channel partners.
  • Collect, read and report on sell-side analyst reports; target and build relationships with sell-side analysts that are identified as preferred sources of coverage.
  • Prepare regular communications to senior leaders and the Board of Directors that provides a summary of investor relations activities, the current shareholder base, sell-side coverage and share price performance compared with peers and indexes.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Lead processes related to quarterly earnings reporting, working with Corporate Accounting, Finance, Legal, Communications, and other relevant teams.
  • Maintain a timely and accurate understanding of analyst models used to follow the company.
  • Manage and maintain necessary data bases to monitor and drive investor relations success.
• Relationship Management:
  • Create and maintain productive relationships with the company’s current shareholders and sell-side analysts.
  • Target and build relationships with investors that are identified as preferred new shareholders.
  • Establish, maintain and leverage beneficial relationships with financial, trade and other media.
• Compliance:
  • Establish and maintain a fully compliant and appropriate relationship with the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Ensure strict compliance with all IR-related and other SEC rules, including Regulation Fair Disclosure.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 10 plus years of experience in investor relations, finance, or corporate communications, with a demonstrated track record of leadership. 5+ years of management experience required.
• Strong financial acumen and deep understanding of financial statements, market analysis, and investor engagement.
• Excellent strategic-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to build relationships with investors, analysts, and senior executives.
• Strong working knowledge of SEC regulations and compliance requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company.
• Expertise in financial modeling and data analysis tools.

Company Description:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Additional Information:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $140,000 USD - $220,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.

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