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If you are passionate about being a strategic business partner and driving strategic decisions with financial analysis, this position is waiting for you!

Open English has been a leader in online English language education for over 15 years, delivering high-quality instruction to adults and children through our digital programs. As a global EdTech company operating in 25 countries across three continents, we offer engaging, results-driven classes that help learners develop real-world language skills.

We’re seeking passionate professionals to join our innovative, collaborative team. At Open English, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, drive meaningful change, and grow within a dynamic work environment.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to support the development, analysis, and reporting of the company’s key financial and operational performance indicators. This role is instrumental in delivering actionable insights and supporting data-driven decision-making across the business.

The FP&A Manager will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to execute budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis processes. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, business acumen, and a proactive mindset to help identify trends, challenge assumptions, and drive continuous improvement in financial planning.

What will you do to help us grow?

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead workstreams within the preparation of the Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecasts, owning key revenue and cost drivers.
• Develop dynamic financial models and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide forward-looking analysis and recommendations to anticipate business risks and opportunities.

Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting packages, including Board-level presentations.
• Perform detailed variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers and insights.
• Partner with business units to understand operational performance and translate it into financial outcomes.

Decision Support & Business Partnership

• Provide financial insights and actionable recommendations to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Manage ad hoc and prospective financial analyses to evaluate business cases, pricing, and resource allocation.
• Communicate complex financial results to non-financial stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes through automation and best practice implementation.
• Lead or support system improvements and integration projects involving Adaptive Insights and other planning tools.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to increase FP&A’s strategic impact and operational efficiency.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Accounting, Operations, Sales, and Product to align financial planning with business goals.
• Contribute to the development of junior team members through knowledge sharing and mentorship (if applicable).

What do we expect from you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, including managerial or team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong financial background.
• Experience with financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, TM1, or similar)
• C1 or higher level of English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., modeling, pivot tables, lookups, macros) and PowerPoint for executive-level presentations.

What would we expect from you?

• Experience in B2C, online subscription based business models.
• Coding experience such as Python, SQL, or related.

These characteristics and competencies will surely make you shine:

• Structured, quantitative problem-solving.
• Business acumen with analytical rigor.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Learning agility.
• Resourcefulness.
• Ability to communicate financial results and insights to stakeholders at all levels.