VP, Finance
Job in
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, USA
Listed on 2026-08-01
Listing for:
Discovery Education
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-01
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Corporate Finance, VP/Director of Finance, CFO -
Management
Financial Manager, CFO
Job Description & How to Apply Below
VP, Finance
As VP, Finance, you will lead enterprise financial planning and analysis, shape financial strategy, and provide executive-level insight that guides investment decisions, operational priorities, and sustainable growth. You will oversee global FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, business analytics, and financial reporting while partnering closely with the CFO, executive leadership, and cross-functional business leaders to improve performance, margin discipline, revenue predictability, and fiscal health.
In This Role You Will:
- Lead and manage the global FP&A team, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business analytics to drive strategic planning and performance management
- Develop and implement enterprise financial strategies that support revenue growth, margin optimization, capital allocation, and scalable operating discipline.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CFO and executive team by translating financial analysis, scenario modeling, and business performance trends into strategic recommendations and decision-ready insights.
- Partner with Product, GTM, Operations, and Technology leaders to align financial planning with enterprise priorities, evaluate trade-offs, and drive operational improvements that strengthen accountability, scalability, and business performance.
- Partner with GTM teams on pipeline health, bookings quality and revenue predictability
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations
- Lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning cycles, providing clear guidance and support to business leaders
- Support enterprise liquidity planning, cash forecasting, and short- and long-term cash needs by partnering with finance leadership to assess funding requirements, risk exposure, and business implications.
- Support M&A activities and integration processes as needed
- Assist the Corporate Controller in developing and refining financial policies and procedures
Core Competencies for Success:
- Strategic mindset:
Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates market, financial, and business trends into enterprise financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and sustainable performance. - Financial acumen:
Interprets complex financial information, identifies key business drivers, and uses data, forecasting, and scenario analysis to guide sound executive decision-making. - Business insight:
Applies a deep understanding of the business model, customer dynamics, revenue drivers, and operating levers to shape financial plans and influence enterprise priorities. - Manages risk:
Anticipates financial, operational, and business risks; evaluates trade-offs with sound judgment; and establishes disciplined controls, forecasting practices, and governance to support informed decision-making and sustainable performance. - Drives results:
Sets clear financial goals, establishes accountability, and mobilizes teams and stakeholders to deliver outcomes with discipline, urgency, and measurable impact. - Builds effective teams:
Attracts, develops, and empowers finance talent while creating a collaborative, inclusive, and high-accountability team environment.
Credentials and
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced credential strongly preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership experience across FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, business analytics, or operational finance in a scaled, complex organization.
- Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise financial strategies that drive revenue growth, margin expansion, investment prioritization, operating discipline, and long-range performance.
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing finance teams through clear direction, capability building, leader coaching, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Exceptional analytical judgment and executive decision-making capability, with the ability to…
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