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.
Position Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
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).
Requirements:
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
Desirable Requirements:
Experience in B2C, online subscription based business models
Coding experience such as Python, SQL, or related.