Teaching Financial Planning and Analysis(FP&A) Lead- Gulf Cluster

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This role is open to individuals who are currently based in India and have the legal right to work here. Please note that relocation or sponsorship support is not available for this position.

The British Council supports flexible and hybrid working models, subject to approval by line management and alignment with business requirements. Specific arrangements may be discussed during the interview.

Role Purpose

The FP&A Lead will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management support to business stakeholders across regions. As a trusted finance partner, you will work closely with Regional Business Unit (SBU) leads and Finance heads to ensure accurate, reliable, and insightful reporting and analysis.

You will also support long- and short-term planning, help drive key financial decisions, and lead support a team to ensure robust capability within the FP&A function.

Key Responsibilities

Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting

• Lead planning and forecasting processes across the region, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Challenge business inputs, identify synergies, and ensure delivery to corporate deadlines.
• Support rolling forecasts and planning cycles, and reconcile SAP inputs prior to system closure.
• Develop and implement standardised reporting templates for both regional and local use.

Financial Analysis

• Analyse business performance, growth trends, KPIs, and product lines to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage investment appraisal activities (pre- and post-investment models) and contribute to process development.

Management Reporting

• Consolidate and deliver monthly and quarterly management reports at the regional/cluster level.
• Liaise with business leads and the Regional Head of FP&A to explain variances and deliver clear financial commentary.
• Analyse pipeline activities to track progress against targets and support business reviews.

Performance Management

• Work with business leaders to assess performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor cost allocations and master data accuracy (WBS, PC, CC).
• Ensure timely delivery of all outputs as per corporate and regional deadlines.

Team Leadership & Development

• Coach and develop individuals and foster high team performance.
• Build capacity within the FP&A team to adapt to changing business needs.
• Ensure relevant financial training and promote the British Council’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

Language Requirements

• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal).

Required Experience & Skills

Essential

• Proven success in delivering results within a complex international structure under tight deadlines.
• Strong experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, dashboards, power pivot, power query, etc.).
• Experience working with remote or virtual teams.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, serving as a strategic finance partner

Desirable

• Familiarity with SAP and/or Anaplan.
• Working knowledge of Power BI.

Educational Qualifications

Minimum

• CA, CA Inter, or MBA in Finance.

Desirable

• MBA in Finance with 7–8 years of focused experience in FP&A