Sr. Manager , Finance Communications (Solventum)

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Job Description:

Senior Manager Finance Communications (Solventum)

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As the Senior Manager Finance Communications, you will have the opportunity to shape the financial messaging of a rapidly growing and innovative company. You will play a pivotal role in building and protecting our brand and reputation, driving key financial communications strategies, and influencing financial stakeholder perception at a global level. This is a high-impact role where you will contribute to the company’s success while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our company’s future.

As a(n) Senior Manager Finance Communications, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Development:

·        Develop and implement a comprehensive financial communications strategy to effectively convey the company’s financial performance, growth strategy, and business outlook.

·        Partner with Investor Relations to align messaging for earnings calls, investor conferences, and other financial events.

·        Ensure alignment of financial messaging with broader corporate communications and brand strategy.

Stakeholder Engagement:

·        Build and maintain relationships with key financial stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and financial media.

·        Serve as a primary or supporting spokesperson for financial communications.

·        Monitor and address market perceptions, trends, and feedback from financial stakeholders.

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Content Development:

·        Draft and edit high-impact financial communications materials, including earnings releases, investor presentations, Q&A documents, financial press releases, and scripts for senior executives.

·        Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling narratives around business performance, financial results, and corporate milestones.

·        Manage the review and approval process for financial communication materials, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clarity.

Media Relations:

·        Build and maintain strong relationships with financial journalists and key media outlets.

·        Proactively identify and secure media opportunities to highlight the company’s financial performance and strategy.

·        Prepare executives for media interviews, ensuring key financial messages are effectively communicated.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support:

·        Work closely with the corporate communications team to align financial messaging with broader corporate narratives and reputational priorities.

·        Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure all financial communications adhere to regulatory requirements.

·        Provide strategic counsel to senior executives on financial communication strategies and issues.

Crisis and Issues Management:

·        Support the development and execution of financial communications during crises or significant corporate events, such as M&A, earnings surprises, or regulatory issues ensuring timely, transparent, and empathetic communication to financial stakeholder audiences.

·        Serve as a key member of the cross-functional crisis communications team, providing financial messaging expertise.

·        Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing counsel on sensitive situations that could impact the company’s external image.

Sustainability Communications

·        Partner with the company’s sustainability and corporate communications teams to define the narrative, ensuring alignment with business goals and commitment to corporate social responsibility.

·        Work with cross-functional teams to develop external messaging around environmental impact, sustainable practices, and community engagement efforts.

·        Communicate the company’s sustainability story, achievements, and other initiatives with financial stakeholders.

·        Gather and share feedback from financial stakeholders regarding their sustainability and ESG goals and how they may impact or affect their assessment of the company.

Your Skills and Expertise 
 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Finance, or a related field and 10 years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, or corporate communications, with a focus on financial stakeholders

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• High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution and 14 years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, or corporate communications, with a focus on financial stakeholders

• Experience in a publicly traded company or agency supporting public company clients.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Strong analytical skills to interpret market feedback and translate it into actionable insights.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a proven ability to simplify complex financial concepts for various audiences.

• Strong understanding of financial markets, corporate finance, and public company reporting requirements.

• Proven experience managing relationships with investors, analysts, and financial media.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization

Work location: Remote

Travel: May include up to [10%] [domestic/international]

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $207,348 - $253,425, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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Solventum is an equal opportunity employer.  Solventum  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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