Manager Investor Relations (m/f)

Job description

Country: Germany                                              
Job Function: Accounting & Finance

State / Province: Germany                               
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Herzogenaurach                                   
Brand: adidas Group

Relocation: No Selection

At adidas Group, our love of sport drives who we are and what we do. But just as a ball is more than leather and thread, and a shoe more than padding and plastic, we are bigger than our products. We don’t just work to create faster shoes and lighter fabrics: We strive to help athletes everywhere perform their best. We believe that it’s hard work inventing the future of sport, and that’s why we love it; that when you push your limits, you make it possible for others to push theirs.

At adidas Group, this drive it what connects us, whether we’re working for TaylorMade, adidas, Reebok, or Rockport. We’re all working toward a future motivated by passion, original thinking, and the desire to build upon a proud legacy.

Key Responsibilities :

· Act as a key contact for both investors and analysts by providing best-in-class financial communication
· Support investors and analysts in the quantitative development of their models and earnings estimates
· Independent writing and content development of annual- and interim reports, press releases and Q&A documents
· Support developing and realising distinct investor targeting strategies
· Preparation of competitor and retailer benchmarking analysis material with the purpose of providing internal key decision-makers with a comprehensive picture of the Group’s competitive environment
· Responsible for monitoring, analysing and interpreting trading in adidas AG’s shares and ADRs outstanding, and shareholder monitoring
· Co-ordinate the department’s internal monthly report providing meaningful analysis of developments around the adidas AG share to internal Group decision-makers
· Actively manage special projects (e.g. share buyback, proxy solicitation, perception study)
· Ensure regular interface and status updates between Investor Relations and other Finance Departments such as Treasury, Tax and Group Accounting
· Support the preparation of investor events (analyst conference, field trips, investor days etc.) by compiling input for speeches and presentations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

· Understanding of financial markets and accounting practices
· Interest in Corporate Finance, stock brokerage and financial communication
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Excellent command of German and English language both written and spoken
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· High level of service orientation in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· University degree in Business Administration/Finance/Controlling or equivalent background in related fields
· 2-4 years of experience in Investor Relations, Financial Communications or another finance function.