Controlling & FP&A Manager (all genders)

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 an inclusive culture of bravery, curiosity, and growth, where insight turns into action, and every team member contributes to igniting positive change.

Be part of our journey to transform lives through education.

We are currently looking for a (Senior) Controlling & FP&A Manager (all genders) preferably based in Berlin or working remotely in Germany.

Your mission with us:

As a (Senior) Controlling & FP&A Manager, you will be a key member of our high-performing finance team. You will drive financial insights, optimize controlling processes, and enhance forecasting and reporting frameworks that inform critical strategic and operational decisions.

You will work closely with the Head of FP&A, CFO, and Chief Strategy Officer, and collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Data, Product, Marketing, and Operations. You will also contribute to the automation and scalability of our financial systems as Lingoda continues to grow.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead or support monthly and quarterly forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning cycles across Revenue, Margin, OPEX, and Cash Flow.
• Own and develop advanced financial models for scenario, sensitivity, and cohort analyses to support decision-making.
• Analyze actual vs. budget performance, identify variances, and provide clear, actionable insights on business drivers.
• Prepare management and investor-grade reports, KPI dashboards, and board presentations.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses into unit economics and subscription metrics (e.g. CLV, CAC, churn, payback).
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Strategy, Marketing, Product) to align on forecasts and evaluate commercial initiatives.
• Support automation, process standardization, and digitization within FP&A and Controlling

Controlling & Performance Management

• Ensure financial accuracy and compliance with accounting and reporting standards
• Perform cost center controlling, tracking spend, identifying savings opportunities, and improving cost efficiency
• Conduct variance and trend analyses to support performance reviews and operational decision-making.
• Manage OPEX and headcount reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability across departments.
• Contribute to the monthly closing and reporting cycle in close collaboration with Accounting and Data teams.
• Enhance internal controls, reporting accuracy, and data consistency through process improvements and tool optimization.

Strategic Business Partnering

• Deliver clear insights on business trends, profitability drivers, and risks/opportunities across the P&L and cash flow.
• Support strategic initiatives, pricing, and investment decisions with robust financial analyses and recommendations.
• Translate complex financial data into concise, impactful narratives for senior leadership and investors.
• Play an active role in shaping a best-in-class FP&A & Controlling function that enables scalable growth.

Experience & Background

• Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, Consulting, Audit, or Investment Banking.
• Proven experience in a PE/VC-backed environment or high-growth scale-up preferred.
• Exposure to subscription-based, SaaS, or digital business models is a strong plus.
• University degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (or similar).

Skills

• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets proficiency; experience with FP&A or BI tools (e.g. Tableau, Planful, Abacum etc.) preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities, including scenario and cohort analysis.
• Excellent understanding of financial statements, P&L dynamics, and cost structures.
• Solid knowledge of controlling principles, cost allocation, and variance analysis.
• Fluency in English, German language skills are a plus

Mindset & Culture

• Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented; a true business partner with a proactive mindset.
• Confident communicator who can explain financial topics to non-financial stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Motivated to build a PE-grade FP&A & Controlling function and grow within a high-performance team.

• 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

Your contact person for the position is Viktoria.

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.