For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fuelled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household names such as L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick and Moccona. 

JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.

What’s it like to work at JDE?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

At JDE, we're Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.

The Investor Relations (IR) department fulfils a central role at listed companies. The department supports the Executive Committee in the strategic and financial external positioning, reporting and communication vis à vis equity analysts, investors and other external stakeholders such as ESG rating agencies. The department acts as the first point of contact towards analysts and investors to explain the company's results and strategy, as well as to provide feedback to senior management on the financial markets' view of the company. Moreover, the department monitors, reports and analyses market and sector dynamics, in addition to peer performance and practices.

The Investor Relations Analyst plays a crucial role for the IR function and ultimately acts as the trusted partner for the Director IR. Experience in this line of work is a plus, however not required as it can be easily compensated by a high level of eagerness to build skills and capabilities in this space coupled with having an above-average level of analytical & communication skills (verbally and in writing), flexibility and pragmatism.

In this role you will:

• Plan & coordinate the semi-annual external reporting process and create, based on performance analysis together with various internal disciplines, the content for the corporate docs related to the external reporting process (e.g. internal back-up book, presentation, Q&A, script etc)
• Create various analysis and reports to feed back all relevant information from financial markets to the senior leadership team
• Monitor and analyse financial and strategic performance and practices of the peer group together with other relevant disciplines within the company
• Coordinate ESG information flow to ESG ratters and other entities within financial markets asking for ESG content
• Over time, start to act as the first point of contact for in- and outbound interaction with the analysts
• Ensure that the content on the IR web pages is complete and accurate on a day-to-day basis and proactively advise on what content should be added, changed or deleted.

If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE Peet’s. Working globally and locally, our employees have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 265 years. We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like. 

For this role as an Investor Relations Analyst, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 2-5 years of Finance experience
• Strong mix of financial expertise, business acumen, communication and relationship skills
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results, with a strong eye for detail, in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management or executive levels and to effectively navigate through different levels within the organization
• Customer-centric approach
• Team player mentality
• Strong in planning and structured way of working.

Does this sound like you? Please don’t hesitate to apply, we are looking forward to drink a cup of coffee or tea with you!

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