(Senior) Controlling & FP&A Manager (all genders)

Lingoda

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lingoda is seeking a (Senior) Controlling & FP&A Manager to join their high-performing finance team. This role will provide deep financial insights, build financial models, and support strategic and operational decision-making. The position reports directly to the Head of FP&A and collaborates with the CFO, Chief Strategy Officer, and teams across Accounting, Data, and the wider business. The role also contributes to the development of scalable systems and processes.

Requirements

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.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; experience with scenario and cohort analyses.
Solid understanding of financial statements.
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills.
Proficiency in English is mandatory.
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.

Nice To Haves

German is a plus.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Prepare monthly performance reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to investor-grade presentations and management reports.
Provide insights into key business trends across P&L, cash flow, and operational KPIs.
Ownership of a number of cost centers, requiring close collaboration with the respective business owners.
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.

Benefits

Approachable leaders and transparent communication
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)