Senior Financial Controller - Record to Report
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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.
Senior Financial Controller Record to Report
The Role:
Join the British Council as a Financial Controller and take charge of overseeing financial accounting activities. In this pivotal role you will work closely with our Managed Service Provider to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Leading a specialist team across multiple locations you will manage complex statutory and tax reporting banking responsibilities and liaise with local authorities. Your expertise will contribute to audit processes cashflow reporting and continuous improvement initiatives. As a key stakeholder you will challenge senior leaders to uphold financial integrity while ensuring compliance with corporate policies. If youre ready to provide highlevel financial advice and drive excellence in retained financial services this is the opportunity for you.
Accountabilities:
Lead with impact as a Financial Controller at the British Council where you will provide strategic leadership and people management championing financial accounting and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Working closely with the Managed Service Provider you will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while overseeing retained financial processes statutory and tax compliance and audit procedures. Your expertise will drive global financial compliance embedding a culture of accountability and implementing key performance indicators for controls and compliance. Building strong relationships with stakeholders you will provide expert guidance on professional accounting standards and technical issues ensuring adherence to external reporting requirements. As part of service improvement you will lead the implementation of new accounting and reporting standards support transformation initiatives and drive the evolution of financial procedures and systems. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in financial leadership this is the opportunity for you.
Requirements of the role:
- Experience of working as Controller in a MNC environment Several active years of financial controllership and related experience.
- Good understanding of financial control processes and Professional Accounting Standards (including local requirements where applicable) for Commercial and/or Charitable organisations.
- Track record of managing key finance function and leading an efficient innovative and result oriented team.
- Strong Financial Reporting Accounting Closing and Compliance skills.
- Excellent IT skills and proficient in Excel.
- Effective communication and influencing skills able to relay complex financial information in an easytounderstand way.
- Highly organised and deadline oriented.
- Building relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- Flexibility independence and initiative to perform successfully in a rapidly changing environment.
Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Thursday 22nd May 2025 UK Time.
You must have the legal right to work in India at the time of application.
Important Information:
Department:Finance
Contract type:Indefinite
Pay band: 8
Location: Indiawide
Requirements:
Please note that candidates must have the preexisting legal right to work in India
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.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
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 Councils Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
