Position Summary:

The Chief Business Officer is a key leadership role responsible for comprehensive financial, operational, and strategic management across multiple organizational functions. This position oversees financial operations, human capital management, and strategic planning while ensuring compliance with institutional policies, financial regulations, and best practices to ensure Vanderbilt Enterprises achieves its financial and operational goals.

About the Work Unit:

Vanderbilt Enterprises is a strategic initiative launched to unlock the full potential of Vanderbilt University’s assets—facilities, services, and partnerships—to generate sustainable revenue and support long-term institutional priorities. Led by CEO Markus Schreyer, the venture draws inspiration from global best practices in hospitality, sports, and entertainment, reimagined for the collegiate landscape.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Financial Oversight

• Develop strategic annual and long-range operating budgets and P&L for Vanderbilt Enterprises.

• Prepare financial reports, P&L statements, and executive memos for senior leadership.

• Analyze financial data to support budgeting and decision-making, providing clear, actionable insights.

• Manage P&L across key Vanderbilt Enterprises portfolios, including licensing, retail, athletics, continued learning, events, and partnerships.

• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes.

• Monitor KPIs and develop data-driven insights to inform performance and continuous improvement.

• Lead business case development and financial modeling for new ventures and strategic initiatives.

• Support capital planning, investment analysis, and evaluation of external partnerships and financing structures.

• Evaluate partnership ROI and commercial relationships.

• Support pricing strategy and revenue optimization across