Finance Communications Lead

Requisition ID: 300606

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type:Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: $123,400 - $178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary:

At Bechtel, extraordinary work happens every day across our projects, offices, and teams around the world. Behind that work are the people who make it all possible. We're looking for a communications leader who can tell their stories, engage and inspire audiences across our global organization, and help our Finance and Bechtel Business Services leaders communicate with clarity and impact. Bechtel is looking for a Manager of Finance & Business Services Communications to lead internal and external communications for our Finance and Bechtel Business Services (BBS) organizations.

In this role, you'll partner with Bechtel's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and senior leaders to shape executive communications, engage employees, and communicate the priorities and accomplishments of these critical enterprise functions. Working closely with Corporate Affairs & Marketing (CA&M) colleagues and stakeholders across the enterprise, you'll help connect the work of Finance and BBS teams to Bechtel's broader priorities and bring important stories to life. We're looking for an experienced communicator with strong business acumen, exceptional writing skills, and sound judgment. Someone who can earn the trust of senior executives, handle sensitive information with discretion, and translate complex financial and operational topics into clear, compelling communications. You'll bring both strategic thinking and a hands-on approach, with the confidence to advise leaders - and the drive to deliver. Bechtel is a values-driven culture. The right candidate will have a "one team" mentality and be ready to jump in and maximize communication efforts across the enterprise. Are you bold enough to build what's next? Join us: Built by the Bold

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead Finance and BBS communications. Develop and execute integrated internal and external communications plans aligned with the CFO's priorities, functional objectives, and Bechtel's broader enterprise strategy.
• Advise senior executives. Serve as a trusted communications partner to the CFO and Finance/BBS leadership, providing strategic counsel on communications opportunities while developing executive remarks, presentations, talking points, town halls, and other high-visibility materials.
• Drive employee engagement. Lead communications that connect Finance and BBS employees to leadership priorities, organizational developments, including town halls, leadership meetings, employee updates, and enterprise campaigns.
• Communicate major initiatives and change. Lead communications for organizational changes, business initiatives, policy updates, and other high-impact announcements.
• Tell the Finance and BBS story. Identify and develop stories that showcase the expertise, innovation, accomplishments, and people behind these functions, partnering with CA&M editorial, digital, and creative teams to reach internal and external audiences.
• Elevate external visibility. Identify and support opportunities for CFO thought leadership, speaking engagements, industry forums, media engagement, and other external communications.
• Manage communications planning and performance. Own the communications calendar, oversee priority deliverables, track engagement and results, and use insights and AI-enabled tools to continuously improve content and workflows.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must have the right to work in the U.S.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Functional:

• Proven experience developing and executing integrated communications plans for senior executives, business functions, or complex organizations.
• Strong executive communications experience, including advising senior leaders and developing speeches, presentations, talking points, and other high-visibility materials.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex financial, operational, and business topics into clear, engaging communications.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of corporate finance, business operations, and enterprise priorities is preferred.
• Experience leading employee engagement, organizational change, and internal communications initiatives.
• Experience developing content across internal, external, digital, and executive channels, including thought leadership.
• Familiarity with AI and emerging communications technologies to improve content, workflows, and effectiveness.

Leadership:

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality execution.
• Ability to anticipate communications needs, provide strategic recommendations, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across functions, business units, and geographies.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented "one team" mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to View email address on click.appcast.io