FP&A CoE Staff Costs Manager at British Council
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 Staff Costs Manager
The Role
- Leads the global staff-costs capability within FP&A CoE, overseeing workforce cost planning, forecasting, modelling and reporting.
- Ensures accurate, consistent staff-cost data across SAP and Anaplan, providing strategic insights to support workforce planning, cost optimisation and business decision-making.
Accountabilities
Staff Costs Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting:
Lead organisation-wide staff cost planning across budgeting, forecasting and long-term workforce planning, ensuring alignment with business priorities, workforce strategies and consistent planning assumptions across SBUs.
- Develop and govern robust staff cost models covering permanent and non-permanent workers, incorporating pay, benefits, recruitment, attrition, pay inflation, organisational changes and transformation initiatives into consolidated forecasts.
- Drive accurate reporting and analysis through standardised MI packs, staff cost allocation methodologies and consistent workforce cost data, enabling transparent reporting, effective decision-making and strategic workforce reviews.
Staff Costs Data Quality & Oversight:
- Maintain robust workforce data governance by managing FTE, headcount, pay, banding and KPI standards; implementing validation controls, reconciliations, audit trails, and ensuring alignment across SAP, Anaplan and reporting systems.
- Deliver workforce data insights and assurance by identifying anomalies, analysing trends, resolving data issues, and providing accurate, insight-ready reporting to support BDS teams and senior stakeholders.
Modelling, Scenario Analysis & Decision Support:
Develops and maintains staff cost models for business cases, organisational changes, workforce planning, and operating model transformation initiatives.
- Delivers scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and HR-reward impact assessments, providing actionable insights for leadership decision-making and strategic planning.
Stakeholder Management & Influence:
Serves as the global staff-cost expert, delivering actionable insights and ensuring accurate workforce data across finance, people, and leadership teams.
Line Management & Team Leadership
- Leads and develops a high-performing finance team through coaching, performance management, capability building, and professional development.
- Drive effective workload prioritisation and collaboration, ensuring delivery of high-quality financial planning, reporting, and analytical support across multiple markets and stakeholders.
Governance, Controls & Internal Assurance:
- Manage documentation standards, financial data governance, and reporting frameworks, while supporting master data enhancements and improving month-end, QBR, ad hoc, regional, market, and consolidated financial reporting.
Role specific knowledge & experience
Education:
Professional Qualification and Certification:
Recognised International Accounting or Finance qualification or equivalent such as a relevant Accountancy or Finance degree (highly desirable).
Essential:
Significant experience in financial data analysis, FP&A, cost management roles or similar.
Experience in leading data quality and reconciliation processes.
- Experience with Anaplan or similar EPM platforms.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a matrix or multi‑country organisational context.
- Strong capability in financial modelling, forecasting and analytics.
- Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions.
Essential:
Significant experience in financial data analysis, FP&A, cost management roles or similar.
- Experience in leading data quality and reconciliation processes.
- Experience with Anaplan or similar EPM platforms.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a matrix or multi‑country organisational context.
- Strong capability in financial modelling, forecasting and analytics.
- Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions.
Desirable:
Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
- Track record of delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis to tight deadlines.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP platforms.
- Experience delivering financial training or capacity‑building.
Role specific skills:
Analysis and variance report preparation – able to interpret data patterns and provide succinct preliminary insights.
- Team leadership – able to coach, develop and manage a small team.
- EPM systems proficiency – strong working knowledge of Anaplan, and experience working with SAP and associated reporting tools.
- Accuracy and attention to detail – ensuring high‑integrity financial data across markets and regions.
- Advanced data quality skills – able to identify inconsistencies and guide corrective action.
- Communication skills – able to explain financial data clearly to finance and non‑finance audiences.
Language Requirements:
The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.
Important Information:
Business Division: Finance and Corporate Services
Pay Band: 8-E
Country/Location: Noida, India, Warsaw, Poland, Lagos/Abuja, Nigeria, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contract Type: Indefinite Contract (Permanent)
Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country:
- Candidates should ensure they have the pre-existing legal right to live and work in the country where the role is based.
- Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.
Starting Gross Salary:
- India- INR 2080125 (Annual)
- Nigeria- NGN 40450236 (Annual)
- Poland- PLN 16300 (Monthly)
- Malaysia- MYR 12821 (Monthly)
Deadline: 29th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
