Vice President - Finance - Education & Media

Description:

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Vice President Finance to lead the financial strategy for a dynamic organization operating at the intersection of Education and Media. This role will drive financial excellence, support scalable growth across campuses and media platforms, and ensure strong governance in a fast-evolving, multi-revenue business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across education and media verticals
• Drive revenue optimization across streams (ad sales, subscriptions, circulation, fees, digital platforms)
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital investments (campus expansion, digital initiatives)
• Partner with business leaders to support growth, expansion, and new business models
• Oversee audits, taxation, and regulatory compliance (education norms, media regulations)
• Develop financial models for new ventures, digital transformation, and market expansion
• Track and improve unit economics across campuses, publications, and digital platforms
• Lead cost optimization initiatives while maintaining operational efficiency
• Build strong relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies
• Strengthen MIS, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making processes
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team across multiple locations

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 18 - 22 years of experience in finance leadership roles
• Experience in Education, Media, Publishing, or Digital businesses preferred
• Strong understanding of multi-revenue and high-volume business models
• Expertise in financial planning, compliance, and business partnering
• Proven ability to manage scale, complexity, and multiple business units
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and leadership capabilities