O2C GPO SME

Job title:

O2C GPO SME

Company

British Council

Job description

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021-22 we reached 650 million people.British Council Pay band 8Location: All offices in the UK
Department: Finance and Corporate Services
Contract type: Indefinite ContractClosing Date: 6th June 2024 at 23:59 UK Time.You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. There is no relocation or sponsorship support.British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.Role purposeThese roles collaborate closely with the Global Process Owner (GPO) to design and implement changes to global finance processes, both as part of routine operations and Finance Transformation. They focus on improving and standardizing finance processes across the Global Finance team, aiming for greater efficiency and effectiveness. Key responsibilities include managing deliverables from design to implementation, working with various finance and operational teams globally, and ensuring that changes meet organizational requirements. They also build relationships with Shared Service providers and Financial Control staff worldwide to drive improvements and maintain effective financial controls. The roles may represent or act on behalf of the GPO and work across GPO teams as needed.Role contextThese roles within the British Council Finance team operate globally, supporting both UK and overseas operations. They are part of the Global Process Owner teams in Finance Control, supporting routine changes and transformation projects. Responsibilities include advising, designing, and implementing process improvements to enhance transactional and financial procedures, ensuring cost benefits and compliance with tax and legal requirements for British Council entities.Close collaboration with the financial accounting team in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) is crucial, as they produce much of the data for global reporting. The roles also involve working with Strategic Business Units (SBUs), regional teams, and Corporate Finance teams, requiring strong relationship-building skills.Role holders must quickly grasp complex issues/projects, analyze risks, and contribute effectively to successful project outcomes. They need to be comfortable challenging senior stakeholders to ensure compliance with financial processes, practices, and corporate policies. Effective time management and prioritization skills are essential, given the demanding workload.The main challenge and opportunity for the team is to simplify, standardize, and automate global finance processes and controls to benefit the British Council. This includes reducing the excessive number of processes currently in operation. Role holders must develop lean processes and gain buy-in from stakeholders and process users to achieve end-to-end improvements.Regular interaction occurs with various stakeholders, including British Council Controllers, Managed Service Provider, Group Finance, Global Process Owners, Legal, Risk, Audit, Compliance Leads, Business Operations Stakeholders, Global Finance community, and external partners/suppliers.Due to the global nature of the role, some travel may be required.Main accountabilities

• Leadership and Management: Role modeling British Council values and EDI, ensuring professionalism, and reflecting client and customer needs. Promoting learning across the unit and wider organization.
• Consultancy, Analysis, and Problem-Solving: Documenting current processes, identifying business requirements, analyzing processes, and designing future improved global standardized finance processes. Determining RACI elements and KPIs for each process, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing beneficial changes. Leading the approval process for finance process changes and managing change control.
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management: Developing and maintaining relationships with MSP and colleagues worldwide. Involving stakeholders in the development of process designs and obtaining sign-off through change control governance.
• Subject Expertise: Providing guidance on compliance with accounting standards, technical accounting issues, and external reporting requirements. Liaising with specialist finance functions as needed.

This is an order to cash role which includes accounts receivable, income recognition and reconciliation and credit background is essential for this role.Role specific knowledge and experienceMinimum/essential

• Experience of financial process improvement, process mapping, developing RACI charts and KPIs, controls & risks.
• Good knowledge of the relevant process area and a good understanding of external bestpractice benchmarks.
• Proven experience in project work and successfully delivering results/meeting deadlines.
• Experience of working in an international and multi-cultural organisation, including a shared service operation/managing a diverse group of stakeholders in multiple locations.
• Experience of working with senior managers and stakeholder engagement. Experience of Microsoft tools including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, and SharePoint

Desirable

• Experience of SAP financial control system.
• Use of lean six sigma methodology.
• Experience in data management and integrity. Project Management or Change Management qualification

EducationHigher education – Degree levelCertification and Professional QualificationsQualified accountant – CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or similar accountancy qualification, with some experience post-qualification or equivalent.Language RequirementsThe British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.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 is committed 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 emailPlease 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.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 25 May 2024 03:39:04 GMT

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