Director, Corporate Strategy And Finance
Scholastic is seeking a strategic and execution-focused leader to join our Growth Office. As the Director, Corporate Strategy and Finance, you will lead cross-functional initiatives that drive growth, improve operations, and deliver long-term value. This high-profile role is ideal for a high-potential strategist with strong corporate finance and project management skills and a track record of getting things done. This is a hybrid position and is based in the New York office.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through execution. Identify strategic objectives and create actionable roadmaps to deliver long-term value and align with Scholastic's strategic goals.
- Lead analysis and data collection projects focused on optimizing growth, productivity and efficiency across Scholastic's businesses. Define key performance indicators to measure the success of on-going strategic initiatives and track progress and impact through analysis and stakeholder feedback.
- Craft business cases, including market assessments and financial models, to support investment and resource allocation decisions. Identify and evaluate strategic growth opportunities, including new markets, partnerships, and M&A prospects.
- Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and reporting structures to drive accountability and transparency.
- Partner with senior leadership across divisions to identify roadblocks, align priorities, and drive execution of strategic initiatives. Represent the growth & investor relations team with both internal and external stakeholders as needed.
- Develop and implement Scholastic's strategic communications plan designed to enhance the investment community's knowledge of Scholastic's long-term strategy, business model, and growth opportunities.
- Leverage acquired insights and data to craft materials and lead strategic planning sessions with senior leadership. Deliver executive-ready presentations, briefings, and recommendations.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, market shifts, and operational benchmarks to inform strategic decisions.
About Scholastic
Why Scholastic?
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a trusted provider of K12 education solutions, and a producer of educational media. With operations in 14 international offices and a presence in 165 countries, we're on a mission to help all children discover the joy and power of reading.
We offer:
- A highly visible, impactful role with direct access to executive leadership
- A collaborative culture driven by purpose and innovation
- Competitive benefits, including 401(k), ESPP, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- 6-10 years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting, or corporate finance
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects with measurable results
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Clear, confident communicator with experience presenting to senior leaders
- Highly organized, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment
- Passion for books, education, media, or mission-driven work
Time Type: Full time
Job Type: Regular
Job Family Group: Marketing
Location Region/State: New York
Compensation Range: Annual Salary: 175,000.00 - 200,000.00
EEO Statement: Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.