FP&A CoE Manager – Group

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Role Purpose

Reporting to the CoE Head of Central Services, the FP&A CoE Manager - Group will be responsible to drive reporting excellence and process efficiency for Group FP&A by delivering standardised reports and ensuring high data quality. This role will also be responsible for the initiation of planning, budgeting, and forecasting, providing the first-pass narrative and high-quality foundational analysis required to drive strategic decision-making. This role will in close alignment with Group FP&A and the CoE Central Services team, which includes Network Indirects. They will help the British Council by embedding best-practice processes that connect the Centre of Excellence with Business Decision Support (BDS).

Role Accountabilities

Group FP&A Partnership & Delivery

Initiate the delivery of core Group FP&A processes, including consolidation support, monthly performance reporting, and budgeting/forecasting cycles. Act as the central point for initiating plans and reforecasts, ensuring all data and reports are ready for Group-wide deployment. Provide insightful variance analysis and “first-pass” commentary that bridges the gap between raw data and executive decision-making. Maintain close relationships and serve as a partner for the Group FP&A team to align on deliverable timelines, expectations, and evolving business requirements.

Data Integrity & Reporting Excellence

Create and maintain the suite of standard reports, ensuring they reflect the business needs of the Group FP&A team. Execute rigorous data quality checks and error monitoring to ensure completeness and accuracy before data reaches Group stakeholders. Partner with the Process Excellence team to drive process standardisation, automation, and simplification, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across Group and Professional Services CoE activities.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Use and champion the use of Anaplan to enhance analytical depth and delivery speed to key stakeholders in the organisation. Work alongside Anaplan Product Development and Support teams to ensure Group FP&A capabilities are being met by the Anaplan tool and identify improvements based on feedback. Identify opportunities to expand CoE scope and deliver additional value to the Group FP&A organisation.

Knowledge & Experience

Education

Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Professional finance qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent. 
• Training or certification in Agile methodologies (Scrum Master, Product Owner)

Desirable:

• Professional qualifications such as CA, CMA, CPA, or MBA Finance

Experience

Essential:

• Strong demonstrable experience of operating in international and multi-cultural organisations
• Experience of providing comprehensive finance and business partner support to senior stakeholders
• Commercial finance experience gained in an organisation undergoing change and driving for growth
• Report writing and presentation skills

Desirable:

• Experience working with global finance transformation programmes
• Expertise in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion)

Important Information

• Location: India, Poland, Nigeria, Malaysia
• Contract Type: Indefinite
• Pay band: Grade 8
• Poland Monthly Salary Band: 16,300PLN – 21,700PLN
• Department: Financial Planning & Analysis
• Right to Work Requirements: You must have the legal right to work in the location in which the role is based
• Languages: The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.

Closing date for applications:

Sunday 11 October 2026 (23.59 British Summer Time, BST)

Sunday 11 October 2026 (23.59 West Africa Time, WAT)

Monday 12 October 2026 (00.59 Central European Summer Time, CEST)

Monday 12 October 2026 (06.59 Malaysia Time, MYT)

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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