Finance Change Governance Manager

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Finance Change Governance Manager

The Role:
The Finance Change Governance Manager oversees the change control process at the British Council, making recommendations for improvements. They manage governance of finance authority groups supporting the Finance transformation programme and ongoing business change. This role requires significant expertise in financial governance and control, building credibility based on global financial systems knowledge. They influence stakeholders at all levels, translating complex proposals for board approval and compliance. The role aligns finance strategy with global strategic aims, working closely with Global Process Owners on process changes and Finance Transformation.

Accountabilities:

Leadership and Management:

Consultancy, Analysis, and Problem Solving:

• Lead finance governance strategy by managing change control processes, collaborating with Global Process Owners to assess and prioritize system/process updates, and organizing Governance Board and Forum meetings with clear documentation and communication of decisions.
Maintain a central tracker for finance-related changes and benefits, producing regular reports tailored to various stakeholders across the British Council.

Reporting and Risk Management:

Relationship and Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including the Senior Governance Board, to ensure timely communication and engagement in change initiatives.
• Influence decisions through inclusive, creative approaches and provide expert guidance on compliance with Change Governance requirements.
Coach finance teams on governance and change control processes, while coordinating with specialist finance functions to support effective implementation.

Role specific skills:

• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to relay complex financial information in an easy-to-understand way.
• Writing concise documents which explain the change process and facilitate its implementation.
• Highly organized and action/deadline oriented.
• Building relationships at all levels of the organization.
• High levels of stakeholder management to define the benefits of complex global systems to a diverse range of finance managers and secure their compliance.
• Excellent analytical and IT skills.
Flexibility, independence, and initiative to perform successfully in a rapidly changing environment.

Role specific knowledge and experience:

Essential:

• Experience of conducting, coordinating, and communicating change control.
• Experience of financial process improvement, process mapping, developing RACI charts and KPIs, controls & risks.
• Proven experience in project work and successfully delivering results/meeting deadlines.
• Experience of working in an international and multi-cultural organization, including a shared service operation/managing a diverse group of stakeholders in multiple locations.
• Experience of working with six sigma or lean six sigma process improvement methodology.
• Experience of working with senior managers and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience of Microsoft tools including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, and SharePoint.
• Administrative and financial administration and reporting experience.
Experience of working with external partners and stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience of SAP financial control system.
• Six sigma certified.
Experience of governance and change control for global finance process and systems.

Education: Graduate

Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 IST/19:29 UK Time on Monday, 11 August 2025

You must have the legal right to work in India at the time of application.

Important Information:

Department: Finance Processes

Contract Type: Indefinite

Pay Band: 8

Country/Location: Noida, India

Requirements:
Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, 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.

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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.

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