Strategic Finance Manager

We power people's progress.

At Preply, we’re all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalized learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it’s creating real impact. So far, 90,000 tutors have delivered over 20 million lessons to learners in more than 175 countries. Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters.

Meet the team!

We are the financial backbone of our company. From statutory reporting to investor relations, from controlling and planning to treasury, from consolidated US GAAP accounting to business partnering, from payments to ERP, from legal to compliance - our responsibilities are broad and deep. Our team has an international background and is built on flat hierarchies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Strategic business partner

  • Track and analyse key B2B GTM metrics, incl. productivity, ramp times, pipeline conversion, churn & contraction, CAC, LTV, payback, etc. 
  • Develop, refine and maintain financial models and conduct in-depth analyses to support strategic planning and drive resource allocation discussions
  • Work closely with the B2B Team to help them deliver strategic objectives, from topline to bottom-line initiatives

• Reporting and BvA 

  • Collaborate with the Accounting team and B2B stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and BvA analyses
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly management and Board reporting

• Process improvements: 

  • Work closely with Data and RevOps to identify, initiate and implement process improvements that enable the FP&A team to scale and drive decisions
  • Work closely with Accounting to ensure smooth month-end reporting
  • Manage and improve Accounts Receivable process for B2B

• Competitive analysis: B2B key public competitors coverage

What you need to succeed:

• 3-5 yrs of experience (ideally first foundational experience in big corporate or IB then FP&A or strategic finance in a high-growth company), with exposure to the B2B business model; SaaS business model is a plus
• Experience in finance business partnering with B2B / S&M teams
• Strong modelling and analytical skills 
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools 
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex data and communicate insights effectively 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
• Collaborative, low ego, eager to learn, can think out of the box, self-starter 
• Based in BCN / Ready to move there

Why you’ll love it at Preply:

• An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture;
• A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
• A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;
• Not in Barcelona? We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
• Access to free mental health support platforms;
• Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health;
• The opportunity to shape the lives of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!).

Our Principles:

• Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
• We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
• Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
• Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
• Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.
• Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
• Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
• Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
• Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.
• One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company. 

Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. Together, we are The World Class.