FP&A Process Analyst

British Council group; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented FP&A Process Analyst to join their dynamic Programme team. This exciting position involves transforming financial planning and reporting processes through collaboration with Finance, Technology, and business teams. You will play a key role in implementing a new FP&A tool, driving process improvements, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. If you're passionate about optimisation and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact and support transformational change in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

3 days volunteering leave

Career average defined benefit pension scheme

London Market Allowance

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proven experience in process analysis and operations improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop future-state process designs that align with business objectives.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify areas for change management.
• Support standardisation and optimisation of business workflows.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Process Analysis

Change Management

Gap Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Process Mapping Tools (e.g., Visio)

Job description

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.

FP&A Process Analyst

The Role:

We are looking for a talented FP&A Process Analyst to join our dynamic Programme team. This role is integral to transforming financial planning and reporting processes, working closely with the Programme Lead and a team of experts to implement a new FP&A tool and operating model. You will collaborate with Finance, Technology, and business teams to identify inefficiencies, introduce best practices, and drive process improvements that align with our FP&A transformation strategy. As part of a dedicated team including a Solution Architect, Data Lead, Model Builder, Data Integration Analyst, and FP&A Reporting Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our new FP&A tool and processes. If you're passionate about optimisation and innovation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Accountabilities:

Join our team as a Process Analyst and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our operations. In this dynamic position, you will be responsible for developing future-state process designs that align with business objectives and enhance operational performance. By conducting in-depth analysis, you will compare existing and desired processes, identifying areas that require change management initiatives. You will also support the standardisation and optimisation of business workflows across different teams and geographies.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role, as you will work closely with the Organisational Design Lead and Solution Development team to gather business requirements, pain points, and opportunities to create comprehensive process plans. Additionally, you will partner with FP&A teams, finance leadership, IT, and other business stakeholders to understand their requirements and challenges. Through workshops and discussions, you will collect insights and ensure alignment with transformation goals, effectively communicating process changes and expected benefits.

Process documentation and governance will be another key focus, as you will develop and maintain essential documents, including process flow diagrams, user guides, and RACI matrices. Ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulations, and best practices will be fundamental, as well as supporting the implementation of process controls and monitoring mechanisms to sustain improvements.

Your role will also involve change management and training, ensuring the smooth rollout of new processes and assisting teams in adapting to these changes. You will contribute to training development and support those impacted by process transitions while establishing KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of process improvements. Through continuous improvement initiatives, you will help identify ongoing opportunities for refinement and drive a culture of excellence within the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact and support transformational change. If you thrive in process optimisation and stakeholder collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a team committed to efficiency and innovation!

Requirements of the role:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage teams at all levels.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including effective communication and engagement with senior leadership, finance teams, IT, and operational and strategic business units.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent planning and execution capabilities, with a focus on delivering results and driving continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in process analysis, business process reengineering, or operations improvement.
• Strong understanding of process mapping tools (e.g., Visio or equivalent)
• Ability to perform gap analysis, root cause analysis, and impact assessments
• Experience in preparing process documentation, SOPs, and workflow diagrams.
• Sound understanding of finance processes, systems, and best practices, with experience in process optimisation and standardisation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Significant experience of maintaining stakeholder networks to implement new processes.

Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 21st May 2025 UK Time.

You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Important Information:

Department:Finance

Contract type:Fixed Term Contract (Full time - 36 hours per week).
Pay band: 8

Salary:£38,820 - £46,203 (depending on experience). plus £3,300 London Market Allowance for those based in the London area only.

Benefits Include, but are not limited to:

• 32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays
• 3 days volunteering leave
• Career average defined benefit pension scheme

Location: London, UK.(Hybrid office and home working)

Requirements:
Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in the UK.

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.

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