Lead Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis at British Council

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Forecasting, Month End Closing, Reporting, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Visualization, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, SAP, SAP BW, Anaplan, Model Building, Report Creation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. Finance Planning & Forecasting and Administration Month end closing & reporting Variance Analysis: Identifying and explaining deviations between actuals and forecasts. Data Analysis & Visualization: Using tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to derive insights from financial data. Advanced Excel: Pivot tables, Power Query, macros, and complex formulas. ERP & EPM Systems: Proficiency in SAP and SAP BW and Anaplan Essential: Intermediate experience in Financial Planning & Forecasting Knowledge of month end closing & reporting Proficiency in SAP and SAP BW Experience Model building and report creation in Anaplan. Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 IST/19:29 UK Time on Tuesday, 7 October 2025 You must have the legal right to work in India at the time of application. Important Information: Department: PS FP&A Contract Type: Indefinite Contract Pay Band: 6 Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in India. Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview. A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. 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 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 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. If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org

Responsibilities

The Lead Analyst in Financial Planning & Analysis will be responsible for month-end closing and reporting, as well as variance analysis to identify and explain deviations between actuals and forecasts. The role also involves data analysis and visualization using tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.