Lead Analyst, Investor Relations

The J.M. Smucker Co.

. Lead Investor Relations priorities and deliverables, including investor event preparation and support, financial results reporting, Wall Street and peer perspective analysis, and customized ad hoc analyses and presentations .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeOrrville • Ohio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Investor Relations, financial analysis, and communication, with a strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Proficient in preparing presentations and reports for senior management and external stakeholders.

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Investor Relations ManagementFinancial AnalysisPowerPoint ProficiencyCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingFinancial AccountingOperational FinancePeer BenchmarkingEarnings Process ManagementData AnalysisMarket Performance AnalysisAd Hoc AnalysisPresentation PreparationQuarterly Reporting

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationMulti-taskingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

SharePoint

Industry Keywords

Investor EventsFinancial InsightsBoard of Directors MaterialsCPG ConferencesMarket Commentary

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Investor Relations priorities and deliverables, including investor event preparation and support, financial results reporting, Wall Street and peer perspective analysis, and customized ad hoc analyses and presentations
Provide the broader Investor Relations team and senior management with industry and financial insights to inform decision-making and support communication needs
Partner with senior leaders across the organization to translate complex financial information into clear, concise insights and actionable recommendations
Facilitate the quarterly earnings process by establishing timelines, gathering quarterly financial performance information, managing the SharePoint site, preparing analyses, leading the initial draft of the quarterly earnings press release, and reviewing management’s prepared remarks
Support external Investor Relations presentations for CPG conferences, SJM investor day, and other investor events
Lead preparation of supplemental materials for external publication
Lead creation of Board of Directors materials, Company Business Review, and Connect & Cascade slides
Analyze and summarize peer, customer, and analyst news and commentary, consensus estimates, market performance, and shareholder composition
Lead preparation of a monthly reporting package
Prepare reference materials for executive officers participating in investor meetings and conferences, including investor targeting analyses, financial results and business report summaries, and event coordination support
Support ad hoc requests from senior leadership, FP&A, and strategy, including peer benchmarking and stock price analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3+ years of finance or accounting experience
Strong understanding of key operational, business finance, and financial accounting concepts
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Strong PowerPoint skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines with accuracy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with 35% onsite expectation
Support for employees’ physical, emotional, and financial needs
Equal opportunity employment