Director, Investor Relations

The Hershey Company

Director Investor Relations managing Hershey’s investor relations strategy. Engaging with investors, delivering strategic insights, and aligning financial communications with enterprise objectives.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeHershey • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to VP Investor Relations, responsible for leading and advancing Hershey’s investor relations strategy
Partner with the Head of IR to shape and evolve Hershey’s investor relations strategy
Serve as a primary point of contact for institutional investors and analysts
Lead the planning and execution of high-impact investor engagements
Influence senior leadership on investor messaging and external narrative
Own and direct the development of all investor-facing materials
Lead the end-to-end earnings process, including executive messaging
Synthesize peer performance, market trends, investor sentiment, and sell-side research into actionable insights
Serve as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders to align investor insights with enterprise decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep expertise in financial analysis, valuation frameworks, and capital markets
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior leaders and external stakeholders, including investors and analysts
Strong executive presence, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively in high-stakes environments
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in ambiguous environments
Strong judgment in managing sensitive information, disclosures, and governance requirements
Advanced analytical capability, with the ability to synthesize large data sets into actionable business insights
High level of integrity, with a strong commitment to transparency, compliance, and ethical standards.
Bachelor's in business, finance, or related field
MBA, CPA, or advanced degree strongly preferred
12+ years of progressive experience engaging with investors, leading complex financial communications, and influencing senior leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisvaluation frameworkscapital marketsdata synthesisearnings process managementinvestor engagementmarket trend analysissell-side researchexecutive messaginginvestor-facing materials development

Soft Skills

influenceexecutive presencecommunicationleadershipjudgmentintegritytransparencyethical standardscross-functional collaborationpersuasion

Certifications

MBACPA