Manager Financial planning and Analysis at British Council

, , India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Management Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Allocation, Revenue Recognition, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, SAP, Excel, Audits, Compliance, Business Analytics, Cost Reduction, Presentation Skills, Team Collaboration, Governance

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The role leads end-to-end Financial and Management Reporting, including month-end closing, accurate transaction recording, revenue recognition, cost allocation, and strict governance over Resource Requisition processes. It ensures timely reporting with clear presentations to the Finance Controller, conducts budget-versus-actual analysis, manages revenue charging across projects, and drives standardization of reporting practices. The role is highly analytical, identifying cost drivers, computing cost per transaction, and partnering with delivery and solutioning teams to build business cases for SSC transitions and support cost-saving targets. It also manages audits and compliance controls, preparing financial statements and cash flows, supporting Treasury on hedging and approvals, coordinating statutory and internal audits, and ensuring compliance across all RR documentation. Additionally, it oversees FP&A activities by delivering business analytics, supporting budgeting and forecasting with UK counterparts, developing forward-looking dashboards, coordinating cost-reduction initiatives, reviewing SAP plans, improving Corporate Finance processes, and designing advanced Excel-based financial and compliance reports. The role requires strong relationship and stakeholder management skills, independently engaging with internal and external partners—including delivery teams, UK stakeholders, Department Heads, the Financial Controller, the Managing Director, the UK FA team, and the Contract Relationship team—to ensure timely resolution of queries and adherence to SLAs. Operating within a global and matrixed environment, the role demands the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and maintain a customer-focused, compliance-driven, and team-oriented approach. The job may require extended working hours during business-critical periods, planning sessions, or audits, reflecting the need for resilience, ownership, and consistent delivery under pressure. Minimum/essential Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word CA / MBA 7-8 years of post-qualification experience (CA Or Post Graduate) Minimum/essential Knowledge of SAP Sound & practical knowledge of working on Excel. Prior exposure to managing external stakeholders. Ability to manage all types of audits. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required. (C1 Level)

Responsibilities

The role leads end-to-end Financial and Management Reporting, ensuring timely reporting and conducting budget-versus-actual analysis. It also manages audits and compliance controls while overseeing FP&A activities and delivering business analytics.