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Team Lead FP&A (all genders) na Lingoda

Lingoda · Berlin, Alemanha · Hybrid

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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. While our foundation is in language learning, our offering goes much further: we also provide preparation for professional certification and regulatory exams in the German healthcare sector, as well as tailored programs designed to support career progression, workforce integration, and lifelong learning. In doing so, Lingoda enables learners not only to communicate effectively but also to meet the professional and legal requirements for working in new countries and industries.

Who We Serve
A rapidly growing and ambitious company, Lingoda operates across B2C, B2B, and B2B2G. Our B2C business has a global presence, teaching German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian to students worldwide. On the B2B and B2B2G side, we partner with employers, institutions, and government organizations to deliver language and professional qualification programs that accelerate workforce readiness. In Germany, for example, we focus strongly on the healthcare sector, supporting international nurses and doctors through language training and exam preparation to ensure their successful integration into the labor market. With credible ambitions to expand into other professions and geographies, Lingoda is becoming a trusted partner for organizations aiming to build skilled, future-ready workforces.

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 Team Lead FP&A (all genders) based in Berlin, Germany.

Your mission with us:
As Team Lead FP&A, you will lead and develop a team of four FP&A and controlling professionals while owning planning, forecasting, and financial control processes at PE-grade standards. Acting as a trusted business partner to the CFO and C-suite, you will provide strategic insights that drive profitable growth and operational excellence.

This role is a great fit for a leader with the grit to dive deep into complex topics, who combines team-building skills with a passion for financial modeling and analysis, and who wants to play a key role in scaling Lingoda through strong and reliable financial processes.

Your tasks:

Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Manage and improve forecasting / planning  process for accuracy, simplicity and scalability.
  • Own and enhance complex financial models. 
  • Drive scenario & sensitivity analysis.
  • Lead initiatives for process automation and system improvements finance.
  • Monitor budget vs. actuals, analyze variances and recommend actions.
  • Prepare investor-grade KPI dashboards and reporting packages.
  • Drive cost control to further improve profitability.
Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead and develop a team of 4 FP&A professionals, fostering a supportive, empathetic, and performance-driven culture.
  • Provide mentorship, feedback, and growth opportunities to the team.
  • Build trust and empower team members to take ownership of their work.
  • Collaborate closely with Accounting, Data, and Strategy to ensure financial alignment across the organization.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial and business goals.

You bring to Lingoda

  • 6-8 years of relevant FP&A experience in high-growth tech environments (subscription experience is a plus). 
  • Previous leadership experience managing FP&A teams in PE-/VC-backed companies or similar fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent financial modeling capabilities.
  • Experience with modern FP&A tools (e.g. Abacum, Cube…) as well as Google Sheets / Excel 
  • Track record of process improvement and automation in finance.
  • Proven ability to implement finance business partnering models.
  • Fluency in English and German.

You add to our culture with:
  • Empathetic leadership style with a hands-on, collaborative approach and the grit to dive deep into complex topics.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels.
  • Exceptional analytical strength and intellectual curiosity; able to quickly understand complex financial models, challenge assumptions, and drive improvements.

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.

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