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