FP&A CoE Staff Costs Manager at British Council | Handmework

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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

Location: Abuja / Lagos

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 and 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.

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.

Salary
N40,450,236 annually.

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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