The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.
We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: FP&A CoE Manager (Group)
Location: Nigeria
Contract Type: Indefinite
Pay band: Grade 8
Department: Financial Planning & Analysis
Role Purpose
- Reporting to the CoE Head of Central Services, the FP&A CoE Manager – Group will be responsible for driving reporting excellence and process efficiency for Group FP&A by delivering standardised reports and ensuring high data quality.
- This role will also be responsible for the initiation of planning, budgeting, and forecasting, providing the first-pass narrative and high-quality foundational analysis required to drive strategic decision-making.
- This role will work in close alignment with Group FP&A and the CoE Central Services team, which includes Network Indirects.
- They will help the British Council by embedding best-practice processes that connect the Centre of Excellence with Business Decision Support (BDS).
Role Accountabilities
Group FP&A Partnership & Delivery:
- Initiate the delivery of core Group FP&A processes, including consolidation support, monthly performance reporting, and budgeting/forecasting cycles.
- Act as the central point for initiating plans and reforecasts, ensuring all data and reports are ready for Group-wide deployment.
- Provide insightful variance analysis and “first-pass” commentary that bridges the gap between raw data and executive decision-making.
- Maintain close relationships and serve as a partner for the Group FP&A team to align on deliverable timelines, expectations, and evolving business requirements.
Data Integrity & Reporting Excellence:
- Create and maintain the suite of standard reports, ensuring they reflect the business needs of the Group FP&A team.
- Execute rigorous data quality checks and error monitoring to ensure completeness and accuracy before data reaches Group stakeholders.
- Partner with the Process Excellence team to drive process standardisation, automation, and simplification, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across Group and Professional Services CoE activities.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement:
- Use and champion the use of Anaplan to enhance analytical depth and delivery speed to key stakeholders in the organisation.
- Work alongside Anaplan Product Development and Support teams to ensure Group FP&A capabilities are being met by the Anaplan tool and identify improvements based on feedback.
- Identify opportunities to expand CoE scope and deliver additional value to the Group FP&A organisation.
Knowledge & Experience
Education:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Professional finance qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent.
- Training or certification in Agile methodologies (Scrum Master, Product Owner)
Desirable:
- Professional qualifications such as CA, CMA, CPA, or MBA Finance
Experience:
Essential:
- Strong demonstrable experience of operating in international and multi-cultural organisations
- Experience of providing comprehensive finance and business partner support to senior stakeholders
- Commercial finance experience gained in an organisation undergoing change and driving for growth
- Report writing and presentation skills
Desirable:
- Experience working with global finance transformation programmes
- Expertise in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion)
Important Information:
- Right to Work Requirements: You must have the legal right to work in the location in which the role is based
- Languages: The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.
Application Closing Date
Sunday, 11th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
