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Navan · 1 day ago

Director of Financial Communications

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$139K/yr - $270K/yr

10+ years exp

Navan is seeking a Director of Finance Communications to own and elevate their financial and corporate narrative in the public sphere. This role involves developing strategic PR campaigns, cultivating relationships with media, and providing counsel on financial communications to senior executives.

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Responsibilities

Assist in developing and executing strategic PR campaigns that amplify Navan’s corporate story

Cultivate relationships with key reporters, and media influencers in the business, tech, and travel sectors

Drive proactive financial media strategy and lead the end-to-end communications strategy for quarterly earnings. Develop and execute an 'always-on' media relations program to secure top-tier coverage outside of the earnings cycle

Distill complex financial results, corporate finance topics, and industry trends into clear, concise, and powerful messaging for both internal and external audiences

Cultivate and maintain deep relationships with key financial journalists, editors, broadcast producers, and influencers at traditional outlets and new media platforms

Act as a trusted counselor to the CFO, Head of Investor Relations on all financial communications matters, providing guidance on messaging, disclosure, and media engagement strategy

Partner closely with Communications, Marketing, and Internal Communications to ensure a consistent and integrated narrative across all company touchpoints

Track and analyze media coverage and sentiment, providing regular reports to leadership on the impact of our financial communications program

Qualification

Corporate communicationsFinancial PRInvestor relationsFinancial statement interpretationMedia relationsStrategic counselLeadershipSelf-starter

Required

10-12 years of experience in corporate communications, financial PR, or investor relations, with deep, hands-on experience leading the quarterly earnings communications process for a publicly traded company

A demonstrated track record of landing high-impact, narrative-driving stories in top-tier global business and financial press. You aren't afraid to pick up the phone, get a coffee, make it happen

The ability to confidently read and interpret financial statements (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), and discuss corporate finance topics with authority and credibility

Proven experience providing direct strategic counsel to CEOs, CFOs, and other senior executives in high-stakes situations. You inspire confidence and provide clear, actionable guidance

Superb writing, editing, and messaging skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives from dense financial information

A calm, resilient, and decisive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can expertly manage tight deadlines and complex, sensitive information

You are a self-starter who is constantly hunting for opportunities and doesn't wait for the story to come to you