Full-Time

Financial Planning and Analysis Associate

Revenue

Posted on 11/15/2024

Duolingo

Duolingo

1,001-5,000 employees

Language learning platform with gamified lessons

Education

Compensation Overview

$124.1k - $201.3kAnnually

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience in top-tier investment banking or FP&A at a high-growth technology company
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
  • Extraordinary attention to detail and an eye toward using the 80/20 rule to address problems
  • Demonstrating excellent judgment in ambiguous or new situations to reach a solution or recommended path forward
  • Structured thinking with a strong command of details that can be summarized into a compelling story to present relevant insights and conclusions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to create visually attractive, concise presentations for high-profile audiences in Google Slides and/or PowerPoint
  • Experience with subscription and/or digital goods business models at companies with millions of users
  • Experience at a public technology company and familiarity with quarterly earnings call cycles
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, earnings calls, strategic planning, and budgeting processes
  • Analyze, understand, and communicate variance drivers compared to our internal forecast
  • Analyze how our product experimentation and new initiatives impact our company-level financials
  • Synthesize complex financial analysis into easily digestible and actionable communications for our partners to support decision-making
  • Work with our cross-functional partners to create clarity, alignment, and a team environment across projects with financial implications for Duolingo
  • Contribute to high-profile materials for our board of directors, earnings calls, and senior executives

Duolingo provides a language learning platform that engages users through gamified, bite-sized lessons. The app is designed for a wide range of users, from those learning for personal enjoyment to professionals and students needing language skills for their careers or studies. Users can access the core features of the app for free, while premium subscriptions offer an ad-free experience and additional functionalities. Duolingo stands out from its competitors by being the most downloaded education app ever and the top-grossing education app in 2019. The company's goal is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, and it has been recognized for its positive workplace culture.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$178.3M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent investments from Duality Advisers LP and Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management indicate strong financial confidence in Duolingo's growth potential.
  • The appointment of technology innovator Mario Schlosser to the board of directors could drive further innovation and strategic direction.
  • Generative AI features have led to a 54% increase in paid subscribers, showcasing the company's ability to leverage cutting-edge technology for growth.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape is intensifying with new entrants like Unacademy, which could impact Duolingo's market share.
  • The success of recent acquisitions like Hobbes depends on seamless integration and effective utilization of their capabilities.

What makes Duolingo unique

  • Duolingo's integration of generative AI has significantly boosted its paid subscriber base, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The acquisition of Hobbes enhances Duolingo's design and animation capabilities, improving user experience and engagement.
  • Duolingo's language certification program, introduced in 2014, adds a unique value proposition compared to other language learning apps.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision for employees as well as eligible partners and dependents

Mental health benefits such as therapy sessions and coaching to support you to be your best self

Fertility benefits to support your family planning journey

Fully paid parental and adoption leave

Fully paid subscription to Care.com and paid backup days for dependents and your fur family

401(k) with generous match and immediate vesting

20 days of PTO, with two additional weeks off for winter break

Yearly professional development stipend

Transportation reimbursement for however you get to work

Lunch prepared daily by our in-house chefs

Annual international retreat for all full-time employees

On-site gym and massages

On-site game/break room