Teaching Financial Planning and Analysis(FP&A) Lead- Gulf Cluster

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Pay Band: 7
Location: Noida, India
Department: Finance and Corporate Services
Contract Type: Indefinite (Permanent)
Application Deadline: 03 August 2025, 23:59 IST
Interview Dates: To be confirmed
Salary: Starting at INR 11,78,301 per annum (negotiable based on skills and experience), plus standard employee benefits.

This role is open to individuals who are currently based in India and have the legal right to work here. Please note that relocation or sponsorship support is not available for this position.

The British Council supports flexible and hybrid working models, subject to approval by line management and alignment with business requirements. Specific arrangements may be discussed during the interview.

Role Purpose

The FP&A Lead will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management support to business stakeholders across regions. As a trusted finance partner, you will work closely with Regional Business Unit (SBU) leads and Finance heads to ensure accurate, reliable, and insightful reporting and analysis.

You will also support long- and short-term planning, help drive key financial decisions, and lead support a team to ensure robust capability within the FP&A function.

Key Responsibilities

Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting

• Lead planning and forecasting processes across the region, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Challenge business inputs, identify synergies, and ensure delivery to corporate deadlines.
• Support rolling forecasts and planning cycles, and reconcile SAP inputs prior to system closure.
• Develop and implement standardised reporting templates for both regional and local use.

Financial Analysis

• Analyse business performance, growth trends, KPIs, and product lines to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage investment appraisal activities (pre- and post-investment models) and contribute to process development.

Management Reporting

• Consolidate and deliver monthly and quarterly management reports at the regional/cluster level.
• Liaise with business leads and the Regional Head of FP&A to explain variances and deliver clear financial commentary.
• Analyse pipeline activities to track progress against targets and support business reviews.

Performance Management

• Work with business leaders to assess performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor cost allocations and master data accuracy (WBS, PC, CC).
• Ensure timely delivery of all outputs as per corporate and regional deadlines.

Team Leadership & Development

• Coach and develop individuals and foster high team performance.
• Build capacity within the FP&A team to adapt to changing business needs.
Ensure relevant financial training and promote the British Council’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

Language Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven success in delivering results within a complex international structure under tight deadlines.
• Strong experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, dashboards, power pivot, power query, etc.).
• Experience working with remote or virtual teams.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, serving as a strategic finance partner

• Familiarity with SAP and /or Anaplan.
Working knowledge of Power BI.

Educational Qualifications

• CA, CA Inter, or MBA in Finance.

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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.

If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org