E&E FP&A CoE Insights Senior Analyst

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

The Role:

Provides financial data preparation, reconciliations, variance analysis, and process consistency support for the E&E FP&A CoE. Ensures accurate, reliable financial information, strengthens data integrity and processes, and enables Business Decision Support teams and stakeholders to make informed financial decisions.

Accountabilities:  

Data Quality & Reconciliation Oversight

• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations across SAP, Anaplan, and market datasets, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency for planning, forecasting, and reporting while identifying and escalating discrepancies.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, version control, and standardized data repositories, while partnering with BDS teams to align financial data inputs with business-facing outputs and reporting requirements.

Financial Data Preparation

• Prepare standardized financial data packs, extracts, and variance analyses, highlighting trends and anomalies while supporting consistent sector-level datasets and market summaries for informed business decision-making.

Process Execution & Standardisation & Efficiency

• Execute standardised financial processes, reporting frameworks, and data governance standards, ensuring consistent data structures, process compliance, and continuous improvement through identification of inefficiencies and enhancement opportunities.

Support to BDS Teams

• Provide reconciled and accurate datasets to support performance reviews, resolve data discrepancies with finance and systems teams, and respond promptly to business reporting and data requests.

Role specific knowledge and experience: 

Essential:

• Significant experience in financial data analysis, FP&A, management accounting or similar.
• Experience completing reconciliations and supporting monthly reporting cycles.
• Ability to work with complex financial datasets across multiple markets or business units.
• Experience with Anaplan or similar EPM platforms.
• Capability in financial modelling, forecasting and analytics, as well as strong data literacy (Power BI, dashboard creation, and data modelling).

Desirable:

• Track record of delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis to tight deadlines.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a matrix or multi‑country organisational context.

Role specific skills:

• Data accuracy & reconciliation skills – ability to identify errors and inconsistencies across multiple datasets.
• Process discipline – reliable execution of standardised processes, templates and workflows.
• EPM systems proficiency – strong working knowledge of Anaplan, and experience working with SAP and associated reporting tools.
• Attention to detail – consistently high levels of accuracy and completeness.
• Clear communication – able to summarise financial data simply for internal stakeholders.
• Time management – ability to prioritise across multiple countries and reporting deadlines.

Language Requirements:

The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.

Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 IST on Sunday, 11 October 2026

Important Information:

• Business Division: Finance and Corporate Services
• Pay Band: 7-F
• Country/Location: Lagos/Abuja - Nigeria | Nairobi - Kenya
• Contract Type: Indefinite Contract (Permanent)

• Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country: Candidates should ensure they have the pre-existing legal right to live and work in the country where the role is based. Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided. 

 
British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service.  This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org