FINANCE POLICY ANALYST AT BRITISH COUNCIL | FINANCE JOBS IN ABUJA & LAGOS

About Company:

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. 

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Finance Policy Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing, drafting, and implementing finance policies that support a robust internal control environment. You will ensure our financial framework remains compliant with international regulatory and reporting requirements while supporting the British Council’s strategic objectives in a complex, global charitable environment.

Requirements:

• Policy Design & Implementation: Draft and update finance and accounting policies, including chapters of the Accounting Manual. Ensure all guidance is clear, accessible, and easily understood by non-finance professionals.

• Compliance & Control: Design processes to mitigate risks (including sanctions and prohibited transactions) and contribute to entity-wide financial governance. Maintain the framework of financial delegated authorities.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a champion for financial compliance, providing expert advice to internal stakeholders and collaborating with outsourced service providers to embed effective controls.

• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to automate controls and embed "compliance by design." You will represent the finance function in change management forums to ensure proportionate controls are integrated into new business processes.

• Subject Expertise: Stay updated on UK GAAP, accounting standards, and relevant legislation, advising the organization on the impact of these changes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Professional Background: An undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience is essential. A recognized international accounting or finance qualification (e.g., CCAB) is required.

• Core Competencies:

  • Proven experience in designing and documenting finance policies, processes, and guidance.

  • Strong drafting skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts.

  • Excellent analytical skills and experience in managing compliance for large, complex organizations.

  • Demonstrated ability to consult with stakeholders and navigate diverse viewpoints.

  • Knowledge of UK GAAP and the application of financial reporting standards.

• Mindset: A high degree of flexibility, independence, and initiative to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

Salary

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