Discovery Education

VP, Finance

Discovery Education$191K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles in FP&A or corporate finance.
  • Proven experience developing enterprise financial strategies for revenue growth and margin expansion.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and scaling finance teams.
  • Superior analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex scenarios and recommend actionable insights.
  • Executive-level communication skills for conveying complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Experience in a scaled SaaS business or large enterprises with significant revenue.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global FP&A team for budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
  • Develop financial strategies to support growth and optimize margins.
  • Advise CFO and executive team with strategic financial recommendations.
  • Collaborate with Product, GTM, and Operations to align financial planning with business priorities.
  • Oversee accurate financial reporting for stakeholders.
  • Identify process improvements for financial operations.
  • Manage annual budgeting and long-range planning cycles.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model based in Charlotte, NC.
  • Participation in an annual bonus program.
  • Opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team.
  • Engagement in high-impact, project-based work.
Full Job Description
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 evaluate complex scenarios, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend practical paths forward.
  • Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear narratives for the CFO, executive team, board, investors, and cross-functional leaders.
  • Extensive experience in a scaled SaaS business of approximately $200M+ in revenue, or a larger enterprise or business unit of approximately $500M+ in revenue, with exposure to recurring revenue, bookings, pipeline health, retention, margin performance, and revenue predictability.
  • Experience operating in dynamic, growth-oriented environments and leading finance support for project-based work, business transformation, integration efforts, or evolving operating models.
  • Experience preparing executive-ready financial narratives, board-level materials, investor-ready insights, and scenario-based recommendations that support alignment, governance, decision-making, and accountability.
  • Experience strengthening financial governance, internal controls, forecasting discipline, risk visibility, and decision-making processes with accounting, legal, operations, and executive leadership.
  • Legal right to work in the United States.

This role is designed to be based in Charlotte, NC, with a hybrid in-person work model.

The hiring range for this position is between $191,250 - $225,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus.

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue "Apply Now" button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.

About Discovery Education

Discovery Education is a subsidiary of Discovery, Inc. that provides digital curriculum resources and professional development for K-12 classrooms. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. Discovery Education's mission is to transform teaching and learning through innovative digital resources and immersive experiences. The company's products are used by millions of students and educators around the world. Discovery Education has won numerous awards for its educational content and technology.
Learn more about Discovery Education
Size
1,700 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$500 million
NASDAQ

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