FP&A Manager

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.