About us:
At Praktika.ai we are on a mission to deliver efficient and engaging learning experiences for billions of students worldwide by bridging the gap between learning apps and human tutors.
We have done this by creating a fully automated language tutorship experience powered by generative AI Avatars.
After raising $30 million in Series-A funding, we are growing and looking for a (Insert job title) to join us! We are a global small team of 50 innovators who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in language learning and tutoring.
In this fast-paced environment we like independent self-starters who can work well in a team as well as unassisted and who enjoy the working environment of an early-stage startup.
About the role:
Be the glue across the company, the heart of the role:
- Run the leadership rhythm. Prepare the weekly leadership sync, write down what was decided, and follow up every action until it is done.
- Know what every team is doing. Spot work that falls between teams and either fix it or get someone to own it.
- Turn priorities into plans. Take the CEO’s priorities and turn them into plans with an owner, a date and a one-line weekly status.
- Unblock decisions. Bring each open decision to the right person with the facts and a recommendation, so nothing waits for weeks.
- Own what has no owner. When something lands with no obvious home, it comes to you.
Finance, about 40% of your time
- Own the financial model. Update it monthly, or weekly when needed. Build scenarios such as a fundraise, a cash view next to the accrual view, and unit economics like LTV:CAC and renewal curves.
- Run the monthly close with our external accountant. Review the numbers, catch errors before they reach the books, and report actuals against budget to the leadership team.
- Get us ready to raise. Prepare the finance and reporting for investors and the board, so we are ready for the next fundraise.
- Run tax and entity admin across our UK, US and UAE entities, with outside advisers: VAT returns, US tax and transfer pricing.
- Manage vendor spend. Approve and pay invoices, negotiate the big contracts (payments, cloud, analytics, AI providers) and track every renewal date.
- Look after equity admin: option grants and the cap table, with our lawyers.
Compliance and legal
- Run the compliance programme with our engineering lead: ISO 27001 and SOC 2, the yearly audits, policies and evidence.
- Support enterprise deals. Work with the B2B team on security questionnaires, data processing agreements and contract reviews.
- Keep the company in order: contracts, board consents and minutes, visas and entity filings, with our lawyers and people team.
Strategic projects
- Take big bets from idea to launch: new markets, new distribution platforms and large partnerships.
- Spot opportunities nobody owns, such as an award, a partnership or a market, and move them without being asked.
- Run one-off projects for the CEO and the leadership team: research, business cases, incentive plans and process fixes.
What are we looking for from you:
- A finance background. Investment banking, private equity, venture capital or corporate finance. This is not optional.
- Strong financial modelling. You can build and run a company model from scratch, and explain it to people who do not work in finance.
- Proactive. You see what needs doing and do it before anyone asks. We value this trait above all others.
- Autonomous. You make decisions on your own, with incomplete information, and you are comfortable with ambiguity.
- A clear writer. We work async, so most of your influence will happen in writing.
- Low ego. You do the unglamorous tasks as well as the strategic ones, and you see them as the way to learn the business.
- Built for startup pace. Urgent turnarounds and changing priorities do not throw you. You would rather ship, learn and fix than wait for perfect.
Why should you join Praktika:
We expect dedication and hard work but we also believe in rewarding it. Our compensation reflects the effort and results you bring to the table.
- Top-tier salary to match your top-tier skills
- Equity that grows with your impact: Equity growth via stock options
- 26 days holidays plus bank holidays. (34 days per year)
- Yearly off-sites: Last year was in Dubai!
- Health and wellness benefits to support your overall well-being through Safetywing
- Access to an AI toolkit including ChatGPT, Copilot, and other productivity tools
- Annual educational budget of up to $1,000
- Interview Process:
We will provide you with feedback throughout the interview process.
Join Praktika and lead the charge in driving exponential growth and innovation. Apply now to be part of a team that is redefining language learning for millions of users worldwide.
