FP&A CoE Manager - Group

Reporting to the CoE Head of Central Services, the FPA CoE Manager - Group will be responsible to drive reporting excellence and process efficiency for Group FPA 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 be in close alignment with Group FPA 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).

Initiate the delivery of core Group FPA 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 FPA team to align on deliverable timelines, expectations, and evolving business requirements.

Create and maintain the suite of standard reports, ensuring they reflect the business needs of the Group FPA 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.

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 FPA 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 FPA organisation.

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.