Group Planning Manager

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 55699 - 68649

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

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.

The Role:

The Group FP&A Manager delivers highquality group financial reporting planning and forecasting ensuring accuracy and insight across monthly quarterly and 9annual cycles. The role leads performance and variance analysis across global SBUs and Regions prepares strategic reports for senior leaders and drives standardised planning processes. It also provides guidance to the FP&A Analyst and COE (Centre of Excellence) in producing financial models dashboards and Anaplan reporting.

Key Accountabilities:

The role oversees all Group FP&A reporting and planning cycles ensuring accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial information liquidity insights and executivelevel analysis. It leads consolidation of budgets forecasts and longrange plans produces highquality Board and SLT reporting and delivers robust variance analysis and strategic modelling. The role partners with the FP&A COE to develop financial models standardise processes and enhance Anaplan reporting while providing leadership across the global FP&A community. It also drives continuous improvement by improving data integrity streamlining reporting and advancing forecasting tools and processes.

Requirements of the role:

Experience of providing comprehensive finance support to stakeholders at Group level
Demonstrable experience of operating in international and multi-cultural organisations
Excellent Excel and technical skills
Report writing and presentation skills
Experience working in matrixed multi-country environments.

Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 UK Time.

You must have the legal right to work in the mentioned regions appointed candidate will remain in present country. British Council is not able to support or sponsor work visa applications.

Important Information:

Department:Finance

Contract type:Indefinite

Pay band: SMP

Salary:

Location: London Stratford only

Requirements:
Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing legal right to work in the mentioned regions appointed candidate will remain in present country. 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.

If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application please email

Required Experience:

Manager