Manager

As a valued employee of the British Council you already help us deliver our mission to 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.

You are part of our organisation in over 200 countries and territories and where we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

• Job Title: Manager
• Pay Band Pay Band 7
• Closing Date (Time) 1St March 2026
• Location Noida

Role Purpose

• Support accurate timely and compliant financial accounting for the British Council. Work closely with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) to deliver retained finance activities. Ensure robust financial control in line with accounting standards and corporate policies.

Main opportunities/challenges for this role

Accountabilities responsibilities and main duties:

Financial Management

• Oversee retained processes across P2P O2C R2R and CLM.
• Contribute to statutory reporting tax review/filing cashflow reporting and audit processes.
• Manage payment runs and support effective debt management.
• Provide cashflow information and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Identify investigate and escalate financial accounting issues.
• Monitor and implement audit recommendations.

Leadership and Delivery

• Plan and prioritise workload across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Deliver financial insight discipline and effective business partnering.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third parties to meet reporting deadlines.
• Respond effectively to changing and competing priorities.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong working relationships with internal customers Group Controllership and the MSP.
• Liaise with specialist finance teams (Tax Treasury Finance Policy Global Process Owners).
• Support internal and external auditors with accurate and timely information.
• Represent the organisation in discussions with external suppliers where required.

Technical Expertise

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory developments.
• Provide first-line guidance on financial accounting matters.
• Identify and support resolution of unusual or complex transactions.
• Assist in preparing periodic financial reports.

Service Improvement

• Support implementation of new accounting and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to process centralisation and transition to shared service environments.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.

Language Requirement: English

Role specific knowledge and experience

• Strong management reporting and financial analysis skills with the ability to interpret and present meaningful insights from complex data.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI capability including use of pivot tables data modelling and dashboard creation.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to non-finance stakeholders using straightforward non-technical language.
• Proven ability to work under pressure managing competing priorities while meeting strict reporting deadlines.
• Strong time management and data management skills ensuring accuracy organisation and attention to detail.
• Experience working collaboratively within virtual and cross-functional teams maintaining effective communication and delivery across differentlocations.

Minimum/Essential:

• Minimum of one years experience in operational financial management and/or management accounting.
• Proven experience in financial reporting including preparation analysis and interpretation of financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including complex formulas pivot tables and data analysis tools.
• Experience using ERP systems at both transactional and reporting levels with a strong understanding of financial data flows and controls.

Desirable:

• Minimum of two years experience in operational financial management and/or management accounting.
• Practical experience using SAP including transaction processing reporting and financial data analysis.
• Experience working within an international organisation with an understanding of multi-country operations cross-cultural collaboration and diverse regulatory environments.

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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 Councils Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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