In short

• As the Head of Business and Financial Communications, you will be a key leader in shaping and protecting On’s reputation. Reporting to the Director of Communications for Content Strategy, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communication strategy that effectively articulates our corporate narrative, business strategy, financial performance, and other key business topics, such as design, culture, operations, supply chain, and technology to our key stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive content strategies for all business and finance topics, including quarterly earnings and other key business milestones
• In close collaboration with HR, Operations, Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, Design, and Technology teams, contribute to On’s overall narrative, craft key messaging, communication initiatives, and high-quality content that bring On’s business strategy, financial performance, and culture to life
• Partner with the Issues and Crisis Management team to anticipate and mitigate risks related to business risks, financial performance, and corporate governance
• Act as a trusted communications advisor to senior business leaders, providing strategic counsel on complex communication challenges
• Partner with Brand PR and regional communications teams to ensure consistent business and financial messaging is delivered globally
• Leverage data and market insights to measure the impact of our communications, monitor sentiment, and proactively shape On's corporate communications strategy

Your story

• You have 10+ years of experience in communications, with a strong focus on corporate communications, financial communications, preferably within a global, publicly-traded company
• You have a proven ability to develop and implement successful, high-impact content strategies that translate complex business and financial information into clear and compelling narratives
• You are a strategic leader with a proven track record of providing leadership-level counsel on business and financial communication matters
• You have an exceptional understanding of integrated communications and the ability to align content across various channels
• You have outstanding writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft narratives for a wide range of audiences
• You have strong business acumen and demonstrated experience in managing high-stakes communication situations such as reorganizations, earnings reports, and issues management
• You thrive when you don’t have all the answers, and you work autonomously to turn ideas into reality

The On Communications team is responsible for stewarding On’s overarching narrative – connecting purpose, strategy, and vision into one coherent story. It is tasked with shaping, developing, and protecting On’s reputation with its stakeholders through proactive and reactive communications efforts. We work as a globally integrated team, following a one-voice principle, and serve as trusted advisors to the organization, shaping perception, building trust, and protecting our reputation. We’re big thinkers and change-makers, story-tellers and risk-mitigators, constantly questioning the status quo and finding new ideas of how to tell the story of On

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What we offer

• On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose
• On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination
• Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback

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