Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

IMA India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

British Council in Pune is seeking a Finance Manager to lead month-end closes, forecasting, reporting, and stakeholder partnering for a multi-entity setup. The role requires strong FP&A skills, automation of controls, and experience liaising with regional finance teams.

Fluent English is essential. We expect 8–10 years of FP&A experience, CA/CA Inter or MBA Finance, and a leadership mindset to drive KPI dashboards, audits, and continuous improvement in a fast-moving matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: CA, CA Inter or MBA Finance.
• Desirable: MBA Finance plus 7-8 years focused FP&A experience.

Responsibilities

• Month-end & forecasts: Run close, planning and forecasting cycles error-free, on deadline.
• Reporting & insight: Review packs, produce commentary, and add business analysis.
• Stakeholder partnering: Liaise with UK FP&A, Finance Business Partners and Regional Controllers; onboard new reporting scopes.
• Process improvement: Automate controls, own KPI dashboards, and drive efficiency projects.
• Knowledge transfer & SME: Lead transitions, resolve escalations, support audit queries, and coach the team.
• Ad-hoc tasks: Prepare notes-to-accounts, handle complex issues and data requests.

Skills

KPI dashboards

Finance

Accounting

Education

CA

CA Inter

MBA Finance

Job description

Employer British Council

Location Pune

Posted Aug 07, 2026

Closes Oct 06, 2026

Ref 5831403734

Role Finance Manager

Level Manager

Certification Other

Work Mode Work from office

Hours Full Time

Organization Type Corporate

Main Responsibilities

• Month-end & forecasts: Run close, planning and forecasting cycles error-free, on deadline.


• Reporting & insight: Review packs, produce commentary, and add business analysis.


• Stakeholder partnering: Liaise with UK FP&A, Finance Business Partners and Regional Controllers; onboard new reporting scopes.


• Process improvement: Automate controls, own KPI dashboards, and drive efficiency projects.


• Knowledge transfer & SME: Lead transitions, resolve escalations, support audit queries, and coach the team.


• Ad-hoc tasks: Prepare notes-to-accounts, handle complex issues and data requests.

Role Specific Knowledge And Experience

• 8-10 years FP&A / finance experience (multi-entity or international preferred).


• Strong analytical, planning and stakeholder-management skills.


• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-moving, matrixed environment.


• Fluent written and spoken English.

Qualifications

• Essential: CA, CA Inter or MBA Finance.


• Desirable: MBA Finance plus 7-8 years focused FP&A experience.

Skills: kpi dashboards , Finance, Accounting

Experience: 8.00-10.00 Years