Head of External Communications (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of External Communications (Fintech): Executing comprehensive PR and external communications strategies to elevate hirify.global's brand and position as a thought leader in financial technology and treasury management. Focus on developing proactive media strategies, building media relationships, and supporting C-level executives for media engagement.

Location: Hybrid, must be based in the UK and commutable to the Staines office 2x per week

Company

hirify.global is a global fintech leader empowering CFOs and finance teams with cloud-based treasury, payments, and risk management solutions, serving over 3,000 customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Execute global PR strategies and proactive media plans for corporate milestones, product launches, and company news.
• Build and maintain relationships with tier-1 and industry-specific media, journalists, and editors.
• Support the development and launch of hirify.global TV as a content platform for thought leadership.
• Lead external storytelling for corporate announcements and draft press releases, ensuring consistent messaging.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align external messaging with business priorities.
• Manage external PR agency partners to drive results and strategic value.

Requirements

• 7+ years in corporate communications, public relations, or external communications within B2B technology, SaaS, or financial services.
• Proven track record executing successful PR programmes and media campaigns.
• Strong media relationships across UK, European, and global business and technology press.
• Experience creating or supporting video content programmes.
• Ability to translate complex technical products into compelling business stories.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech, enterprise software, or treasury/financial management sectors.
• Familiarity with content distribution strategies across earned, owned, and social channels.
• Understanding of analyst relations and industry evaluations.

Culture & Benefits

• Think big, innovate relentlessly, and challenge the status quo.
• Focus on delivering the highest value for customers with end-to-end care.
• Act with integrity, personal responsibility, and transparency.
• Work as one team, driven by common goals and shared successes.
• Comprehensive compensation package including health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.