Senior Investor Relations Analyst

Smithfield Foods, Inc.•Smithfield, VA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Investor Relations will play a key role in supporting the Vice President of Investor Relations in executing Smithfield's strategy to maximize shareholder value. This individual will focus on managing and optimizing critical investor relations functions, including the quarterly analytics package, sell-side consensus model, the Investor Relations website, and the investor database. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, data-driven professional with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to support investor engagement and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a corporate environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Strong experience in investor relations, financial analysis, performance reporting, or a related role, with an emphasis on financial modeling, quarterly reporting, and investor communications.
Strong financial modeling and analytics experience.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work with senior leaders to deliver results.
High degree of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with an emphasis on Excel for financial modeling and analytics.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food/consumer staples industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Quarterly Reporting and Analytics: Manage the quarterly analytics package, working closely with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, and other teams to ensure the timely preparation of conference call scripts, results releases, and Q&A materials. Ensure all materials are data-driven, accurate, and consistent with company messaging.
Consensus Analyst Model: Maintain and update the sell-side analyst consensus vs. internal model to provide market expectations to management. Monitor analyst reports and consensus estimates, analyzing trends, providing actionable insights, and highlighting discrepancies for senior leadership.
Investor Relations Website: Oversee the content creation and maintenance of Smithfield's Investor Relations website. Ensure that the site is up to date with relevant content, including quarterly earnings releases, presentations, and key company updates. Manage the relationship with the website provider to ensure functionality and accuracy.
Investor Database Management: Manage the Investor Relations contact management database, ensuring all investor interactions and touchpoints are accurately recorded and maintained. Ensure timely follow-up and the upkeep of key investor information for outreach and relationship-building efforts.
Investor Communication and Messaging: Develop and update messaging for investor communications, including press releases, earnings calls scripts, Q&A, and strategic talking points. Ensure alignment with corporate strategy and market expectations.
Investor Outreach and Engagement: Support the development and execution of targeted investor outreach strategies. Track ownership trends, stock performance, and investor sentiment to guide the company's outreach efforts.
Data-Driven Insights: Provide actionable insights based on data analysis, including benchmarking peer reporting, financial metrics and KPIs, and assist senior leadership in strategic decision-making.
Event Management: Manage the planning and execution of key Investor Relations events, including quarterly earnings calls, the Annual Meeting, and investor conferences, ensuring all events align with the company's investor relations strategy.
Internal Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with senior leadership and key internal teams to ensure consistent communication, transparency, and alignment in investor messaging.
Administrative Support: Manage the IR shared inbox, department budget, vendor relationships, and record-keeping, ensuring smooth operations within the Investor Relations function.