Full-Time

Sr. Manager

Financial & Executive Communications

Updated on 5/9/2024

Elastic

1,001-5,000 employees

Real-time search and analytics platform

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Senior

United States

Required Skills

Communications

Requirements

Bachelors degree
7+ years relevant work experience gained in finance communications; ideally this candidate would have experience and writing expertise for an investor audience
Tech industry experience is a plus
Ability to communicate and present materials and concepts in a clear, effective, and persuasive manner
Proactive idea generator and critical thinker
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple work streams at a fast pace, with acute attention to detail, completeness and accuracy

Responsibilities

Leads communications aspects of the quarterly results cycle, including drafting the CEO earnings script
Monitors and analyzes industry and market trends on an ongoing basis, as well as competitor activities and earnings releases, to provide insightful recommendations
Stays abreast of customer stories - surfacing new use cases for Elastic’s technology
Collaborates with the executive team to develop financial messaging and ensure consistent and accurate communication of the company's financial results and growth prospects to the investment community
Works on other communications projects, both internal and external as needed

Elastic is a free and open search company that powers enterprise search, observability, and security solutions built on one technology stack that can be deployed anywhere. From finding documents to monitoring infrastructure to hunting for threats, Elastic makes data usable in real-time and at scale. Thousands of organizations worldwide, including Barclays, Cisco, eBay, Fairfax, ING, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, The Mayo Clinic, NASA, The New York Times, Wikipedia, and Verizon, use Elastic to power mission-critical systems. Founded in 2012, Elastic is a distributed company with Elasticians around the globe. Learn more at elastic.co.

We are seeking an Executive and Financial Communications Senior Manager to join Elastic’s Global Communications team to work closely with Investor Relations and the company’s senior leadership team. The Senior Manager is responsible for working with IR to develop consistent themes about the company’s financial performance that can be used and understood internally and externally.

The chosen candidate will design communications strategies that consider both proactive and reactive tactics. They will maintain a balance of proactive guidance and strategy with flawless delivery to become a trusted partner to the IR and leadership team. Provides high-quality support to senior executives and internal corporate communications departments to bolster the company’s corporate strategy.

What You’ll Do:

Leads communications aspects of the quarterly results cycle, including drafting the CEO earnings script.
Monitors and analyzes industry and market trends on an ongoing basis, as well as competitor activities and earnings releases, to provide insightful recommendations.
Stays abreast of customer stories - surfacing new use cases for Elastic’s technology.

Collaborates with the executive team to develop financial messaging and ensure consistent and accurate communication of the company’s financial results and growth prospects to the investment community.
Works on other communications projects, both internal and external as needed.

What You Bring:

Bachelors degree
7+ years relevant work experience gained in finance communications; ideally this candidate would have experience and writing expertise for an investor audience
Tech industry experience is a plus
Ability to communicate and present materials and concepts in a clear, effective, and persuasive manner
Proactive idea generator and critical thinker
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple work streams at a fast pace, with acute attention to detail, completeness and accuracy

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.

These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.

An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic’s stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.

The typical starting salary range for this role is:

$128,200—$202,900 USD

The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is:

$153,800—$243,300 USD

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
Generous number of vacation days each year
Double your charitable giving - We match up to $1500 (or local currency equivalent)
Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected] We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.

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Elastic's main product is the Elasticsearch Platform, offering real-time, scalable search and analytics powered by Elasticsearch, Kibana, and integrations. The platform caters to Enterprise Search, Observability, and Security needs, enabling organizations to enhance search experiences, maintain application performance, and address cyber threats across diverse cloud environments.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$269.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 5%

1 year growth

↑ 15%

2 year growth

↑ 25%

Benefits

Fully paid health coverage for you and your family

Flexible location and schedule for most roles.

Generous number of vacation days each year

20+ additional shut it down days

Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave, plus generous family formation benefits.

40 hours each year to use toward volunteering

Double your charitable giving