Resources Coordinator CFP & A

Job Description

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways ? directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each others strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.Role Purpose

• To support the Central Planning and Analysis Cluster Lead/Analyst in providing professional guidance in financial planning and analysis and providing assurance on the underlying business financial performance.
• The post holder will be in charge of staff costs allocation, as well as analysing and interpreting financial information received.
• This post will be part of the Central Financial Planning & Analysis team that may be dispersed across the region. The roles will be split into teams which support various countries within a Cluster. There are 3 clusters across the Region.

Main Accountabilities:

• Accountable for the analysis and interpretation of staff allocation data for the Cluster:

Planning, Forecasting, and Budgeting:

• Assist in the planning process of direct staff allocation for the Cluster and ensuring delivery to deadlines.
• Assist Central Planning & Analysis Cluster Analyst in the planning and rolling re-forecasting processes to ensure that information obtained from these processes is reliable.
• Support the Central Planning & Analysis Cluster Analyst in developing reporting procedures and templates for regional and Cluster use.
• Ensure Retain data is up to date

Financial analysis:

• Develop/maintain a spreadsheet to calculate the cost movement from Cost Centre to WBS as per information provided by business team. Any queries to be escalated to CFPA lead/ Analyst for appropriate action
• Maintain accuracy of data and provide information necessary to do analysis required

Business Performance Management:

• Be the focal point and provide any ad-hoc guidance and support to individuals and project managers as required for staff allocation.
• General queries
• Guidance and support with correctional journals ? required when time has been incorrectly charged to a WBS within a closed period and needs to be moved.
• Monitor cost allocation accuracy.
• Ensure reconciliations of staff costs on SAP are done frequently to ensure all staff costs are allocated accordingly and as required
• Assist individual managers in solving data hygiene / SAP issues.
• Deliver outputs within corporate and regional timelines as requested by the Central Planning & Analysis Cluster Lead

Regional and Functional Team Working:

• Actively support equality and diversity and work to the British Council?s EDI policy at all times.
• Contribute to ensuring the policies, procedures and systems are delivered with integrity.
• Work closely and effectively as part of the regional and global finance teams.

About You (essential requirements for the role):

• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Shortlisted candidates will either demonstrate they have met the required standard through presentation of an agreed English language certificate, or will be required to take the APTIS test and demonstrate a B1 level of English proficiency.
• Degree level education.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Operational financial management and or management accounting.
• Delivery of results within a complex international structure and reporting to tight deadlines.
• Working in virtual teams.
• Ability to explain complex financial data to non-finance people, using non-technical language.
• Advanced excel skills including pivot tables.
• ERP systems experience (transaction level and reporting).

Desirable requirements for the role:

• Part qualified with a recognized accounting body.
• Experience working with SAP.

Further Information

• Role: Resources Coordinator ? CFP&A
• Number of positions: 1
• Location: Flexible in Levant / Egypt
• Contract type: Fixed Term Contract-Local ? 1 Year
• Closing date: 7 September 2022 (23:59 Gulf Standard Time)

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) StatementThe British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.The British Council iscommitted to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council?s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.orgPlease note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ?ASK HR? email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.

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