NOTE: The role is based in NYC and requires following Scholastic’s hybrid in-office policy.
THE OPPORTUNITY
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 K–12 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
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
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QualificationsHOW YOU CAN FIT (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
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.
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What We Do
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online.
True to its mission of more than 100 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.
You can also visit the Company blog at http://www.oomscholasticblog.com.
