Director, Financial & Corporate Communications

The role

This person will own the financial narrative and lead the development and execution of communications across corporate, financial, and internal channels. They will shape and protect the corporate brand and financial messaging for media, employees, investors, shareholders, and partners.

What you will do

• Support and execute the company's corporate PR strategy.
• Draft press releases, media statements, executive quotes, and investor messaging.
• Develop strategies to raise visibility through earned media, awards, and speaking opportunities.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on communication strategy and positioning.
• Coordinate messaging across Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, Marketing, and International teams.
• Manage day-to-day coordination with PR agencies.
• Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, and Legal for major financial announcements.
• Monitor and assess crises that may impact corporate reputation.
• Develop internal communications plans to keep employees informed.
• Manage change management and executive communications for c-level executives.

Required qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in corporate communications and public relations with a focus on corporate, financial communications and issues and reputation management.
• B2B and public company experience required.
• Experience supporting high-growth technology companies through major funding, scale, or pre-IPO phases.
• Experience turning complex financial strategy into clear messaging.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with business and financial journalists.
• Experience working in both in-house and PR agency environments.
• Familiarity with M&A communications and corporate transaction-related work.
• Strong crisis communications and issues management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree is a plus

Benefits

• Health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits
• Paid time off
• Sick time off
• Short term and long term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• 401k contribution

Before you apply

• The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations.
• Candidates may be required to execute a non-compete covenant depending on role and primary work location.

About the company

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. The Motive platform serves nearly 100,000 customers across various industries.