Head of Financial Operations

1 month ago


Delhi, Delhi, India British Council Full time
Job Title: Head of Financial Operations

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Financial Operations to join our team at the British Council. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting, and leading a team of financial controllers across multiple locations.

Main Accountabilities:

  • Provide leadership and people management, embodying British Council values and EDI in daily interactions.
  • Ensure professionalism and client/customer needs are prioritized, promoting financial insight and discipline.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, sharing experiences across the unit and wider organization.

Financial Management:

  • Collaborate with the MSP to ensure accurate and timely financial accounts.
  • Lead retained financial processes for P2C, O2C, R2R, and CLM, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage in-country specific activities, including statutory/tax reporting and banking responsibilities.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management:

  • Engage with stakeholders and business partners, building strong relationships to ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements.
  • Provide guidance on professional accounting standards, technical accounting issues, and external reporting requirements.

Service Improvement:

  • Develop, manage, and execute plans for implementing new or updated accounting and reporting requirements.
  • Communicate changes effectively and provide appropriate training.

Role Specific Skills:

  • Strong Financial Reporting, Accounting, Closing and Compliance skills.
  • Excellent IT skills and proficient in Excel.
  • Effective communication and influencing skills, able to relay complex financial information in an easy-to-understand way.

Role Specific Knowledge and Experience:

  • Several active years of financial controllership and related experience.
  • Good understanding of financial control processes and Professional Accounting Standards (including local requirements where applicable) for Commercial and/or Charitable organisations.

Education:

Higher education – Degree level

Certification and Professional Qualifications:

Qualified accountant with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience.

Language Requirements:

The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.



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