Finance Communications Business Partner

Philips Magyarország; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Communications Business Partner to lead financial communications strategies and partner with the C-suite. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in communication, preferably in healthcare or technology, with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent. You will drive integrated communication strategies and manage key relationships within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in communication, preferably in healthcare or technology.
• Financial background or consultancy experience.
• Ability to support and develop teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of financial communications strategies.
• Partner with the CFO on internal communications.
• Drive planning and execution of integrated communication strategies.
• Manage budget allocation for communication activities.

Skills

Proven experience in external/internal communication

Business partnering at C-suite level

Ability to build trusted relationships

Strategic mindset with hands-on execution

Coaching and development of teams

Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Finance Communications Business Partner

Job Description

As the Financial Communications Leader you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of comprehensive communications strategies aligned with Philips’ overarching goals. You will drive integrated strategies, guide content creation and management, and optimize distribution strategies for maximum impact. You will lead to operational communications goals for organizational success, influence strategic decisions and resolve complex issues using critical thinking.

Your role:

• You will lead the development and execution of comprehensive financial communications strategies that align with Philips’ overarching culture, goals and values, ensuring all initiatives support the company's vision.
• You will partner the Chief Finance Officer and the Finance Leadership Team on internal communications to the global function ensuring that employees are kept up to date and engaged on functional and business topics.
• You will interact regularly with executives and/or major stakeholders, leveraging special skills such as negotiating, cross-functional alignment planning, and influencing senior leaders on significant matters.
• You will drive the planning and execution of integrated communications strategies, ensuring the seamless implementation of global and Finance campaigns that effectively reach and engage target audiences.
• You will guide the creation of messages, content, talking points and presentations on behalf of the CFO for internal channels (Viva Engage, Global Town Hall, Global Finance webcasts, etc.) and speaking engagements. You will oversee and ensure the consistency across communication channels, maintaining a unified and recognizable tone of voice.
• You will facilitate cross-functional collaboration with key departments such as People Function, Government Affairs, Investor Relations, and other functions to synchronize communication efforts and maintain unified messaging.
• You will work in partnership with the external communications team on wider business context via an external lens within business and financial markets.
• You will coach and support professional development of your colleagues and ensure the team's success.
• You will manage budget allocation and resource planning to ensure efficient execution of communication and brand activities, maximizing return on investment and achieving strategic goals. You will evaluate the effectiveness of communications initiatives and proactively drive continuous improvement to optimize outcomes and support organisational objectives.

You're the right fit if:

• You have 8 + years of proven experience in external/internal communication combined with business partnering at a very senior, C-suite level within a global, international organizations preferably in healthcare or technology domains.
• You have financial background/ consultancy experience with a deep understanding of business operations and strategy – as strong asset.
• You have deep, proven ability to build trusted relationships with the senior stakeholders, acting as a subject matter expert and guiding others through change.
• You have strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution; You are flexible and adaptable to changing realities.
• You demonstrate ability to support, coach, and develop teams, fostering consistency, shared goals, and objectives.
• You have positive energy and genuine enjoyment of the work, contributing to team atmosphere.
• You have Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Brand Management, or equivalent.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. Learn more about our business. Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.