Finance Communications Manager

Reports to: Head of Global CFO Office

Location: London, UK

Contract: Permanent
 

I. WHY THIS POSITION

At Chanel, we are anchored in our brand culture, codes and values with a clear vision and aligned priorities centered around being a human and purposeful employer. We are focused on supporting the needs of Chanel creation, people, and business, whilst bringing positive impact in the world and preparing the organisation for the future. We have a culture of high-performance standards of excellence with people being at their best in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging and purpose.

The Global CFO Office team is looking for an experienced Finance Communications Manager, who will be responsible for bringing together the worldwide Finance Community through various communication events and channels, creating compelling, engaging and impactful content, maintaining the Finance communication channels and tools, and building a community of Change and Communication champions. In this role, you will liaise & partner closely with the Finance, Internal Communication, and HR communities and finance transformation project change and communication leads. 

II. MAIN AREAS OF IMPACT YOU CAN CREATE IN THE ROLE:

• Manage the worldwide Finance Communication channels and tools - including Finance intranet, monthly newsletter, and Teams channel.  This includes creation and management of content. 
• Coordinate and organise events with various Finance participants (e.g. Finance spotlight, townhall meetings, finance career days, IFLT Seminars, and ad hoc presentations), based on a strong understanding of the context, audience and materials 
• Work closely with internal and externals partners to maintain and continuously improve the tools used 
• Develop new and innovative ways of communicating to the community across multiple markets and cultures 
• Build high quality and sophisticated content for executives (presentations or videos) to showcase key Finance activities  
• Facilitate and support ad hoc communication requirements from Finance Leaders and Managers 
• Build a change and communication community, in support of the finance transformation projects 
• Analyse Key Performance Indicators of all communication activities to measure its impact and help inform communication strategies 

III. YOU ARE ENERGISED BY 

• Being a skilled communicator with an inclination towards aesthetics. 
• Flexible and adaptable in both your attitude and approach to work. 
• Excellent critical thinker with a solution-oriented mindset - very comfortable dealing with uncertainties. 
• Strong analytical competencies and a structured thinker. 
• High levels of diplomacy, adaptability, curiosity, interpersonal skills, active listening, and emotional intelligence. 
• Self-starter who is highly organised with excellent time management skills. 
• Previous experience leading diverse and collaborative working relationships across multiple teams in an international context. 

IV. WHAT YOU WILL BRING: 

• Hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent in communication, marketing, or similar 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communication related role. 
• Possess impeccable English verbal and written communication skills. 
• Extensive knowledge of Office 365 (PPT, Excel, Word, etc.). 
• Proficient in using and applying SharePoint, Google Analytics, Content Management Systems (CMS), and creative digital tools (Photoshop, Camtasia, InDesign, etc.). 
• Ability to query and manipulate data 
• Ability to do visual story telling 

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to Chanel.