The Role
Lead monthly and quarterly forecasting, build advanced financial models and scenario/cohort analyses, monitor performance versus budget, own cost centers, prepare management and investor-grade reports, drive FP&A automation and process improvements, and provide decision support across P&L, cash and operational KPIs.
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About Lingoda
Founded 12 years ago, Lingoda addresses a pressing global challenge: meeting the demands of growing economies and aging populations through the mobility of global talent. Driven by its mission "to empower global talent with the language, cultural, and technical skills for integration and success", Lingoda has established itself as a leader in education.
What We Do
Lingoda’s highly effective Small Group Learning Model is delivered via over 800,000 classes a year, powered by 2,400 qualified teachers and a unique proprietary curriculum designed to help learners achieve their goals, whether that be career progression or integration into a new country.
Who We Serve
A rapidly growing and ambitious company, Lingoda operates in both B2B and B2C: while the B2B business has a strong focus on the healthcare sector in Germany and a credible ambition to expand into other professions and geographies, Lingoda’s B2C business has a global presence, teaching German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian to students worldwide.
Learning a language with Lingoda is a rewarding experience, made possible by us Lingodies who support our students every step of the way. We’re committed to living the learning journey alongside them to create a world of connection and opportunity.
Why Join Us?
Joining Lingoda means becoming part of a team that's committed to getting better, together. We foster and inclusive culture of bravery, curiosity and growth, where insight turns into actions, and every team member contributes to igniting positive change
Why Join Us?
Joining Lingoda means becoming part of a team that's committed to getting better, together. We foster and inclusive culture of bravery, curiosity and growth, where insight turns into actions, and every team member contributes to igniting positive change
Be part of our journey to transform lives through Education!
We are seeking a (Senior) Controlling & FP&A Manager (all genders) based in Berlin (preferred) or working remotely in Germany with occasional visits to Berlin.
Your mission with us:
As a (Senior) Controlling & FP&A Manager you will be a critical part of our high-performing finance team. You will provide deep financial insights, build best-in-class models, and work cross-functionally to support strategic and operational decision-making.
You will report directly to the Head of FP&A and collaborate closely with the CFO, Chief Strategy Officer and with teams across Accounting, Data, and the wider business. You will also contribute to the development of scalable systems and processes as we grow.
Your mission with us:
As a (Senior) Controlling & FP&A Manager you will be a critical part of our high-performing finance team. You will provide deep financial insights, build best-in-class models, and work cross-functionally to support strategic and operational decision-making.
You will report directly to the Head of FP&A and collaborate closely with the CFO, Chief Strategy Officer and with teams across Accounting, Data, and the wider business. You will also contribute to the development of scalable systems and processes as we grow.
Your tasks:
Primary focus areas:
- Forecasting & Performance Management:
- Lead and support monthly and quarterly forecasting cycles across Revenue, Margin, OPEX, and Cash
- Monitor actual performance versus budget, identify key drivers and propose corrective actions
- Support cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives
- Analysis & Decision Support:
- Build and maintain advanced financial models and scenario analyses
- Analyze unit economics and margin improvement initiatives
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers
Further responsibilities:
- Reporting & Stakeholder Communication:
- Prepare monthly performance reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders (CFO, C-Suite, investors)
- Contribute to investor-grade presentations and management reports
- Provide insights into key business trends across P&L, cash flow, and operational KPIs
- Cost-controlling: Ownership of a number of cost centers, requiring close collaboration with the respective business owners
- Process & Tool Improvement:
- Drive automation and digitization within FP&A processes (with a focus on forecasting, e.g. gradually transitioning to a monthly rolling forecast)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Operations) to enhance data quality and commercial alignment
You bring to Lingoda:
Experience and education:
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience: Consulting (e.g.: Big Four or strategy consulting), Investment Banking, FP&A experience in PE/VC-backed environment or blue-chip
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Business
Technical skills:
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; experience with scenario and cohort analyses
- Solid understanding of financial statements
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; knowledge of Tableau or similar BI tools
- Exposure to SaaS/subscription or other cohort-driven businesses is a plus
- Experience with FP&A tools (EPM) is also a plus
Language and soft skills:
- Proficiency in English is mandatory, German is a plus
- Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-driven
- Communicates clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels
- Proactive, independent, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Eager to contribute to a top-tier PE-level FP&A function and grow within the team
What you can expect from Lingoda:
- Approachable leaders and transparent communication - every voice counts at Lingoda!
- Company events and colleagues who are always happy to socialise + budgets towards team building events!
- An inclusive environment with great team spirit and passion for languages
- A well-structured and exciting onboarding process to set you up for success!
- The possibility to work remotely from your home or in the office located in the heart of Berlin
- Learning & development opportunities
- Free access to our language classes
- Mental Health programs
- Corporate benefits & pension funds
- 30 vacation days per year
- Free snacks & drinks at the office
- The modern hardware necessary for your work (n/a for freelancers)
- Flexible working hours
Does that sound exciting? Then, send us your CV right away!
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Lingoda is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As an equal opportunities and affirmative action employer, we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of our user base. Our commitment ensures that every applicant is assessed on the basis of their skills and qualifications, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
We ask that you please apply directly via the link provided in the job description or directly on our website. Due to GDPR regulations, applications sent otherwise will not be considered.
Please note that if you are based outside of Germany that only a freelance contract can be offered. All our contracts whether freelance or regular German employment contract start on a 2 year time period.
Please note that if you are based outside of Germany that only a freelance contract can be offered. All our contracts whether freelance or regular German employment contract start on a 2 year time period.
Skills Required
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience (Consulting, Investment Banking, FP&A in PE/VC-backed or blue-chip)
- University degree in Finance, Economics, or Business
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including scenario and cohort analyses
- Solid understanding of financial statements
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills
- Knowledge of Tableau or similar BI tools
- Experience with FP&A tools (EPM)
- Exposure to SaaS/subscription or cohort-driven businesses
- Proficiency in English
- German language skills
- Structured, detail-oriented, solution-driven, proactive, and able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
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The Company
What We Do
Lingoda is an online language school building bridges around the world through language learning. Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2013, we offer online language courses in German, English, Business English, French and Spanish to more than 100,000 students worldwide. Our private and small group classes are taught by 1,500+ qualified, native-level teachers from around the world, leading more than 550,000 classes per year. Our lessons are offered 24/7, empowering even the busiest people to master a language and unlock their potential, at any time from anywhere. We believe in a communicative approach to language learning that allows students to put their new language skills into practice immediately. Our CEFR-aligned learning materials are designed by linguistic experts and focus on meaningful topics that relate to our students’ interests, careers and everyday lives. Thanks to our extensive rotating roster of teachers and our small group classes, students are exposed to a variety of regional accents and expressions within the same language and have the time and space to practice speaking in every lesson. Our diverse team includes over 250 international professionals, representing dozens of countries and languages. In 2021, Lingoda won the EdTech Cool Tool Award for the Best Language Learning Solution; the Europas Awards also named Lingoda as 2021’s Hottest EdTech StartUp. We have a score of 4.4 on Trustpilot and 74% of our reviews rated as ‘excellent’ because we offer a high-quality and authentic learning experience that helps students achieve their learning goals and speak a new language with confidence. Lingoda GmbH Zimmerstr. 69 10117 Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0)30 166 39 436 Email: [email protected]
