FP&A CoE Manager – Group

British Council; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

British Council is seeking an FP&A CoE Manager to lead core planning, consolidation, and forecasting for the Group. You will partner with senior stakeholders to deliver insightful analysis and high-quality reports.

You will drive data integrity, standardisation, and automation, leveraging Anaplan and other finance systems to support strategic decisions. This role is based in India with regional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Professional finance qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Desirable: CA, CMA, CPA, or MBA Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group FP&A processes including consolidation, monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide variance analysis and first-pass commentary for executives.
• Maintain data quality and a standard reporting suite for Group FP&A.
• Collaborate with CoE and Business Decision Support to drive improvements.

Skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree level or equivalent

ACCA/CIMA/CPA

MBA Finance (Desirable)

Tools

SAP

Anaplan

Hyperion

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.Role PurposeReporting 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 AccountabilitiesGroup FP&A Partnership & DeliveryInitiate 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 ExcellenceCreate 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 ImprovementUse 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 & ExperienceEducationEssential:Educated to degree level or equivalent experienceProfessional 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 FinanceExperienceEssential:Strong demonstrable experience of operating in international and multi-cultural organisationsExperience of providing comprehensive finance and business partner support to senior stakeholdersCommercial finance experience gained in an organisation undergoing change and driving for growthReport writing and presentation skillsDesirable:Experience working with global finance transformation programmesExpertise in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion)Important InformationLocation: India, Poland, Nigeria, MalaysiaContract Type: IndefinitePay band: Grade 8Poland Monthly Salary Band: 16,300PLN – 21,700PLNDepartment: Financial Planning & AnalysisRight to Work Requirements: You must have the legal right to work in the location in which the role is basedLanguages: 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)A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StatementWe 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 StatementThe 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 [e-mail]