Finance Policy Analyst

British Council Pakistan

About The Job

Location:

• UK – (London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast)
• Poland - Warsaw or Krakow
• Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
• Nigeria - Lagos or Abuja
• Noida, India
  
  

This role is open to candidates based in all UK locations and on a permanent homeworking basis for staff already on permanent homeworking contracts.

Contract Type: Indefinite Contract

Pay Grade: 8

Closing date: 15 June 2026 at 23:59 UK Time

Requirements: You must have the legal right to work in one of the listed countries at the time of application. We are unable to support with visa sponsorship and relocation.

Role Context - About The Team

The British Council is implementing a finance transformation programme which includes more efficient, customer focussed controls. The Finance Policy Analyst will play a key role in updating policies and implementing new policies that support the new Target Operating Model and improved finance processes. They will have to work effectively with the outsourced Managed Service Provider.

Managing diverse stakeholder relationships and keeping abreast of wider corporate developments and new initiatives is key to the success of the role.

Role Purpose - The Job

The purpose of the role is to develop, draft and implement finance policies to support an effective internal control environment.

The Finance Policy Analyst will support the development of an effective finance policy framework that embeds strong financial control and ensures compliance with external regulatory and reporting requirements. They will work with internal stakeholders and outsourced service providers to embed policies and monitor and improve compliance.

The Finance Policy Analyst will contribute to the development and application of accounting policies to a complex and dynamic international charitable group. They will provide advice to colleagues on financial policy and controls, and the application of accounting standards and policies.

The Finance Policy Analyst will ensure that finance policies are consistent with the British Council’s Strategy, objectives and risk appetite. They will proactively work with colleagues delivering change to ensure that effective and proportionate financial controls are embedded as part of the change. They will also work with colleagues in other corporate and operational functions to support the development and implementation of an effective entity-wide control environment and culture.

Main Accountabilities

• Subject expertise
• Leadership & management
• Strategy and/or Planning
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management
• Service improvement
  
  

Minimum/essential

Requirements Of The Role:

• Designing and documenting finance policies, processes and guidance
• Excellent drafting skills and ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms
• Identifying and implementing improvements in financial processes and controls
• Flexibility, independence and initiative to perform successfully in a rapidly changing environment.
• Compliance requirements for a large, complex organisation
• Excellent analytical skills
• Consulting with stakeholders and managing different views
• Communicating policies, responding to queries and providing training
• Knowledge of UK GAAP
• Applying financial reporting standards to complex circumstances
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of financial reporting and compliance in the UK charity and/or public sector, particularly the Charities SORP
• Planning and delivering projects
• Sharing knowledge and delivering effective communication strategies
• Experience in the charity and/or public sector
• Experience of group structures and/or international organisations
• Working with an outsourced finance service provider or shared service centre
• Delivery or support of major finance change programmes
  
  

Education

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience is essential.
• A postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience is desirable.
  
  

Professional Qualification and Certification

• Recognised international accounting or finance qualification (for example, CCAB qualification) or equivalent, such as a relevant degree.