Director Financial Planning and Analysis
Director Financial Planning and Analysis
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Job Description
We support peace and prosperity by building connections understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 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 the more than 100 countries.
We connect. We inspire.
Join us at the British Council and play a key role in shaping our financial future!
Location: London United Kingdom
Organization: British Council
Position Type: FullTime
Salary Package: 95110k/ yearly
Shape Strategy. Drive Insight. Lead with Impact.
This is a senior and high profile role that will influence financial strategy at the highest levels of a globally respected organization. The British Council is seeking a commercially minded Director Financial Planning & Analysis to lead our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function and drive performance in a complex fastevolving global environment.
This is an opportunity to shape FP&A in a global organisation that generates income of 800m a year. .
.About the Role
As Director Financial Planning & Analysis youll provide strategic leadership for all financial planning activities across the British Council helping steer longterm decisions with clarity and confidence. Youll oversee the development of integrated planning tools champion datadriven insights and drive transformation initiatives that enhance agility efficiency and financial stewardship across our global operations.
Youll play a central role in connecting financial performance to strategic outcomes enabling smarter faster and more forwardlooking decisionmaking at every level of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership Shape and lead the financial planning and reporting agenda ensuring it aligns with our longterm vision in a dynamic global context.
- Integrated Planning Lead the development of robust financial models 5year plans budgets and forecasting embedding scenario planning risk analysis and stress testing.
- Transformation Delivery Champion the rollout of a new FP&A tool embedding driverbased analytics and automation in partnership with the transformation team.
- WorldClass FP&A Service Suport the design of and operationalize a futurefocused Target Operating Model and bestinclass methodologies for planning analysis and reporting.
- InsightDriven Impact Deliver actionable insights that challenge assumptions unlock efficiencies and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
- Leadership & Culture Lead and inspire a large multidisciplinary team cultivating a highperformance culture grounded in collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.
- Governance & Control Ensure rigorous financial governance and control balancing transparency with strategic agility.
- Stakeholder Influence Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders globally to shape decisions and drive alignment.
- Business Transformation Align financial planning with evolving business models digital transformation and the strategic priorities of the British Council.
What Youll Bring
- Significant experience in global financial planning & analysis ideally in complex international organizations.
- A strong commercial and strategic mindset with the ability to balance longterm vision and shortterm priorities.
- Proven success in leading large teams and driving organizational change.
- Expertise in financial controls governance frameworks and stakeholder engagement at the highest levels.
- Outstanding analytical planning and leadership skills with a passion for driving datainformed decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Degree qualified andCCABqualified accountant.
- Proven experience in a similar leadership role within a global or multicultural organization.
- Track record of success in strategic financial planning change leadership and performance insight.
- Experience of building or optimizing FP&A functions tools and teams.
Desirable
- Leadership experience in a Centre of Excellence.
- Familiarity with SAP accounting and planning tools.
- Knowledge of best practices in upperquartile finance functions.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV to on our career site by May the 11th There will be at least 2 rounds of interviews and first round is planned to start the week commencing with May the 19th.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion(EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups in particular but not exclusively on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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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; these will include qualification checks reference checks identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Councils Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
