Financial Controller (all genders)

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We are Lingoda. We are promoting wealth and opportunity through Education! Our mission is to empower global talent with the language, cultural and technical skills for integration and success. 

Lingoda is a fast-growing online language partner for language learners aspiring to provide a human-centric, personalised and seamless learning experience unmatched by competitors. With Lingoda, you're not just learning - you're teaming up with an expert who understands your goals and guides you to success, every step of the way.

Our classes are teacher-led, and supported in- and out-of-class by the latest technologies and a unique curriculum to empower our students to achieve their language goals. High-quality classes are available online 24/7, so anyone anywhere has the opportunity to learn a language with Lingoda.

As a company we bring out the best in people with a positive culture. We challenge ourselves, and we challenge others. We work smart and make it happen. We believe in personal growth and inclusion.

We work hard to contribute to a better society. How? Here are three examples:

• Lingoda’s MATCH network and Global Career Centre seek to upskill and match migrants to career opportunities in Germany, supporting them through government-funded education programs

• In the German healthcare sector, we support international nurses, doctors and midwives to obtain language and professional recognition through state-sponsored education programs. As a result we have become one of the largest educational providers in this field in Germany

• In December 2022 at the Digital Education Awards, we won “Best Digital Learning Product of the Year” and in 2024, Lingoda was included in  The Time's list of the 100 best EdTech companies

We are currently looking for a Financial Controller (all genders) based in Berlin or working remotely.

Your mission with us:

As a Financial Controller, you will collaborate with the B2C and B2B part of the business to monitor financial performance, deliver financial insights, forecast business trends, and conduct analyses to help guide decision-making. In this role, you will both support and challenge the business throughout the learner value chain, ensuring that strategies remain aligned with financial objectives.

Your tasks:

• Support in the analysis of product and geographical performance, identifying areas for improvement in B2C and B2B segments like Sales/Marketing, Product, Data, Engineering, Teaching, and Curriculum

• Support OKR owners in setting targets for orders, recurring revenue, and profitability

• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation within the department, and measure performance against goals

• Help with strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly updates for revenue, margins, and OPEX

• Build strong relationships across the B2C and B2B value chain to improve information sharing and customer satisfaction

• Balance different segment perspectives in forecasts, and highlight business drivers, risks, and opportunities

• Provide insights using data, tools, and processes to produce important financial and operational reports

• Supply regular business reports on agreed KPIs to ensure visibility and accountability for results

• Maintain and improve reporting to create transparency and offer better insights, recommending strategies to management

• Ensure financial accuracy at the market and regional levels in line with accounting standards

• Strengthen relationships with stakeholders and ensure clear communication on financial matters

• Develop performance metrics that support decision-making across the B2C and organisations

You bring to Lingoda

• Successful completion of a degree in Business, Finance, or a similar field

• At least 2-3 years of experience in sales controlling in an international Tech / SaaS

• Proficiency in English (C1) and willingness to learn one of Lingoda’s languages (B1 level)

• Experience in working with MS Office / G-Suite 

• Knowledge of Business Intelligence products (Tableau)

• You possess strong communication skills, the ability to challenge the status quo and yourself, and work effectively as a team player

• You demonstrate strong numerical skills, analytical thinking, and business acumen

• You have a structured approach to work, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple activities simultaneously

You add to our culture with:

• You are comfortable multitasking and working in a fast-paced environment

• You are eager to be part of a dynamic team that values open communication

• You are able to work with enthusiasm for Lingoda's mission and perform well under pressure

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!

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.