About this role
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 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. 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