Investor Relations Manager

About us.

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the role.

We’re looking for an experienced Investor Relations Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in enhancing and protecting the Group’s external financial position and reputation through effective investor management and corporate communications.

You’ll be the trusted expert ensuring the financial community -from shareholders and bondholders to banks and rating agencies -has a clear, consistent view of our performance. You’ll work closely with our External Communications Manager to effectively manage the Group’s reputation across a wide range of external stakeholders. This is a high-impact role with real influence and plenty of opportunity to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Preparing final drafts of quarterly reporting documents, including bondholder presentations and Q&A support. 

• Drafting strategic report sections for the annual report and other external-facing documents. 

• Creating responses to external queries, ensuring tone of voice and messaging consistency. 

• Providing financial input for press releases and corporate communications. 

• Monitoring competitor performance and delivering insightful analysis to senior leadership. 

• Managing The Very Group’s corporate website and ensuring content accuracy. 

• Staying ahead of reporting requirements and market developments. 

About you.

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with up to 3 years post qualified experience.  

• A demonstrated understanding of the Group’s operations and its financials and/or experience in retail, tech and financial services organisations.  

• Excellent written and presentational skills with the ability to prepare material for exec level discussion.  

• Demonstrable experience in writing reports/presentations.    

• Be comfortable working to tight deadlines under pressure, and in targeting the business with deadline adherence.  

• Technically excellent with the ability to deal with complexity and communicate complex financial matters in simple terms.  

• First-class analytical skills with the ability to interpret critical information and data.  

• A self-starter with the confidence to provide opinion and with the desire and charisma to develop highly productive stakeholder relationships . 

• Ability to see the wider picture and can reflect on how The Very Group and specific issues are perceived from an external perspective, both financial and reputational. 

Some of our benefits.

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd stage -  A one-hour formal task based interview. This will be held in-person at our Liverpool office.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.