FP&A Director

Open English has been a leader in English language education through virtual classes for over 15 years. We pride ourselves on being a leading global digital education (EdTech) company in the market, offering online language education for adults and children through our Open English Junior brand. We are currently present in 25 countries across 3 continents.

We invite you to join us and be part of an innovative team dedicated to empowering our students. We are continuously seeking the best professionals in their fields to join our team. We offer the opportunity to work together and implement new ideas in a cheerful and inspiring work environment.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an FP&A Director to lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis efforts while supporting strategic decision-making throughout the organization. This position will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial strategy, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring long-term financial health of the company. It is responsible for overseeing all key financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting, while also driving process automation and efficiency improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate across all departments and levels to enhance financial forecasting and improve operational performance.

Responsibilities:

1.Financial Planning & Analysis

• Own and manage the FP&A monthly reporting process.
• Analyze actual operating results, identifying key financial and operational issues to be addressed.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making in uncertain business environments.
• Conduct variance analysis, comparing actual results against plan and forecast, providing key insights to senior management.
• Support, analyze, and perform the preparation and review of the company’s quarterly and annual operating budget.
• Assist in the ongoing development of budgeting, forecasting, and modeling tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

2.Business Performance & Reporting

• Prepare and execute various month-end management reporting deliverables, including Board presentations.
• Load financial results into a planning tool (Adaptive Insights) and ensure data accuracy
• Analyze weekly KPIs, providing variance commentary and actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and key metrics within Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Spotfire).
• Support routine cash forecasting for the company.

3.Strategic & Ad-Hoc Analysis

• Manage ad-hoc and prospective analysis used by senior management for decision-making.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations that contribute to operational and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility and decision support.

4.Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities for automation using tools like RPA (Robotic Process Automation) or AI-driven analytics to streamline financial processes.
• Drive enhancements in financial systems, reporting tools, and forecasting methodologies.

5.Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Manage the work of Financial Analysts and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
• Collaborate within the FP&A team and across departments to align financial objectives with business strategy.
• Act as a key finance partner, providing financial guidance and insights to senior leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, and business modeling.
• FP&A leadership experience, at least 2-3 years.
• Experience in consumer-driven internet companies with a focus in online marketing funnels strongly preferred
• Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial tools such as Adaptive Insights, Spotfire, and ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (Power BI, Tableau preferred).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience driving process automation and efficiency improvements in FP&A functions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

A successful candidate for this position will demonstrate the following skills and personal attributes:

• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in navigating complex, fast-changing business environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse, geographically dispersed teams and foster an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to convey financial results to various levels of the organization or a non-financial audience.