6 Investment Strategies jobs in Islamabad

Grade Level: L2/L3
Location: Islamabad
What is Expert Financial Planning & Analysis?

This position is responsible for carrying out and managing the financial planning responsibilities within the FP&A Central team function.

The role reports directly to Stream Head FP&A - Central.

What does Expert Financial Planning & Analysis do?

• Maintain and update consolidated & SBU wise financial planning models, ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business assumptions.
• Collaborate with FP&A business partners and other Finance teams to conduct variance analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow versus budget/forecast.
• Work closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other functions to review and analyze the reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy of the related assumptions and incorporate inputs into forecasted financial statements/planning models and reports.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather input and ensure timely and accurate submission of planning deliverables.
• Prepare, analyze, and present various impact analyses/overlays.
• Support Group-level planning cycles by coordinating and consolidating non-financial KPIs from relevant teams.
• Prepare segment-wise profitability and cash flow analysis of Strategic Business Units (SBUs) for effective control.
• Assist in the preparation of planning-related presentations and reports by liaising with finance and non-finance stakeholders, and ensuring timely collection of inputs.

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Grade Level: L2/L3 Location: Islamabad What is Expert Financial Planning & Analysis? This position is responsible for managing financial planning within the FP&A Central team. The role reports directly to the Stream Head FP&A - Central. What does Expert Financial Planning & Analysis do? Maintain and update consolidated and SBU-wise financial planning models, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business assumptions. Collaborate with FP&A business partners and other finance teams to analyze variances in P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow against budgets and forecasts. Work with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other functions to review assumptions and incorporate inputs into financial statements and planning models. Coordinate with stakeholders to gather inputs and ensure timely submission of planning deliverables. Prepare, analyze, and present impact analyses and overlays. Support group-level planning by coordinating and consolidating non-financial KPIs. Prepare segment-wise profitability and cash flow analyses for SBUs. Assist in preparing planning presentations and reports by liaising with relevant stakeholders.

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Grade Level: L2/L3 Location: Islamabad What is Expert Financial Planning & Analysis? This position is responsible for carrying out and managing the financial planning responsibilities within the FP&A Central team function.

The role reports directly to Stream Head FP&A - Central. What does Expert Financial Planning & Analysis do? Maintain and update consolidated & SBU wise financial planning models, ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business assumptions. Collaborate with FP&A business partners and other Finance teams to conduct variance analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow versus budget/forecast. Work closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other functions to review and analyze the reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy of the related assumptions and incorporate inputs into forecasted financial statements/planning models and reports. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather input and ensure timely and accurate submission of planning deliverables. Prepare, analyze, and present various impact analyses/overlays. Support Group-level planning cycles by coordinating and consolidating non-financial KPIs from relevant teams. Prepare segment-wise profitability and cash flow analysis of Strategic Business Units (SBUs) for effective control. Assist in the preparation of planning-related presentations and reports by liaising with finance and non-finance stakeholders, and ensuring timely collection of inputs.

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British Council Pay Band 7

Department: Finance

Location: This job is open in Srilanka and Pakistan (all offices)

Contract: Indefinite Contract (Permanent role)

Apply by: Monday, 01st Sept :59 Local time

Interview window: 03rd week of September

The starting gross monthly salary is LKR 315,667 for candidates based in Sri Lanka and PKR 3,33,951 for those in Pakistan. These figures are indicative and may vary based on the candidate’s skills and experience. Country-specific benefits will also apply.

This role is open to applicants who already have the legal right to work in Srilanka and Pakistan at the time of application. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. The British Council supports flexible working, including hybrid arrangements, subject to line manager approval and operational requirements.

Role Context

The role supports the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead in planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring across South Asia. It ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reports and provides direct support to Regional Exams Leads. The post-holder will lead a team of five analysts across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, offering financial insights, variance analysis, and performance assessments. Strong analytical skills, commercial thinking, and adaptability in a dynamic environment are essential.

Operating within a matrix structure, the role connects country teams with global finance initiatives and aligns with the ‘three lines of defence’ model—separating financial control and assurance functions. It plays a key part in enabling strategic decision-making through accurate reporting and supports collaboration with internal stakeholders like Regional Finance Directors, Country Directors, and Exams Leads, as well as external professional service providers.

Main responsibilities

The role is accountable for analysing and interpreting financial and operational plans for the Exams South Asia business, supporting planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting. It involves financial modelling, variance analysis, and performance tracking to ensure alignment with strategic goals. The post-holder will provide strong financial partnering to country teams, support investment cases, and contribute to business decision-making through scenario planning and dashboard development.

As a regional FP&A lead, the role manages a dispersed team across South Asia, driving finance transformation and ensuring reporting standards meet internal and external requirements. It includes coaching, capacity building, and maintaining data integrity while fostering collaboration with senior stakeholders. The role also supports financial reviews, cost allocation accuracy, and continuous improvement in reporting and planning processes.

Role-Specific Skills

Business Performance Management & Investment Appraisal

• Interpret management data to align with strategy and operations.
• Participate in performance appraisals to drive improvements.

Financial Analysis

• Provide analysis to support decision-making and assess risks.
• Evaluate business performance and communicate insights.

Management Reporting

• Deliver accurate, timely reports with data integrity.
• Identify variances and assess risks and opportunities.

Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting

• Analyse consolidated plans for effective decision-making.
• Contribute to forecasting and advise on master data attributes.

Business Partnering

• Provide clear, relevant financial advice to support business outcomes.
• Communicate complex financial data in simple, non-technical language.

Role specific knowledge and experience

Minimum/essential

• Minimum three years of experience in operational financial management and / or management accounting.
• Delivery of results within a complex international structure and reporting to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable understanding of financial planning, monitoring, and reporting process
• Interpersonal, communication and influencing skills. Working in virtual teams.

Desirable

• Good time management and data management.
• Finance/business analysis modelling experience.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Experience working with PowerBI.

Education and Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics, Part qualified with a recognized accounting body.

Professional Qualification and Certification

Qualified accountant with recognised professional body, with proven experience of successfully managing and delivering similar roles

Language Requirements

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

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British Council

Pay Band 7 Department:

Finance Location:

This job is open in Srilanka and Pakistan (all offices) Contract:

Indefinite Contract (Permanent role) Apply by:

Monday, 01st Sept :59 Local time Interview window:

03rd week of September The

starting gross monthly salary

is LKR 315,667 for candidates based in Sri Lanka and PKR 3,33,951 for those in Pakistan. These figures are indicative and may vary based on the candidate’s skills and experience. Country-specific benefits will also apply. This role is open to applicants who already have the legal right to work in Srilanka and Pakistan at the time of application. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. The British Council supports flexible working, including hybrid arrangements, subject to line manager approval and operational requirements. Role Context The role supports the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead in planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring across South Asia. It ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reports and provides direct support to Regional Exams Leads. The post-holder will lead a team of five analysts across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, offering financial insights, variance analysis, and performance assessments. Strong analytical skills, commercial thinking, and adaptability in a dynamic environment are essential. Operating within a matrix structure, the role connects country teams with global finance initiatives and aligns with the ‘three lines of defence’ model—separating financial control and assurance functions. It plays a key part in enabling strategic decision-making through accurate reporting and supports collaboration with internal stakeholders like Regional Finance Directors, Country Directors, and Exams Leads, as well as external professional service providers. Main responsibilities The role is accountable for analysing and interpreting financial and operational plans for the Exams South Asia business, supporting planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting. It involves financial modelling, variance analysis, and performance tracking to ensure alignment with strategic goals. The post-holder will provide strong financial partnering to country teams, support investment cases, and contribute to business decision-making through scenario planning and dashboard development. As a regional FP&A lead, the role manages a dispersed team across South Asia, driving finance transformation and ensuring reporting standards meet internal and external requirements. It includes coaching, capacity building, and maintaining data integrity while fostering collaboration with senior stakeholders. The role also supports financial reviews, cost allocation accuracy, and continuous improvement in reporting and planning processes. Role-Specific Skills Business Performance Management & Investment Appraisal Interpret management data to align with strategy and operations. Participate in performance appraisals to drive improvements. Financial Analysis Provide analysis to support decision-making and assess risks. Evaluate business performance and communicate insights. Management Reporting Deliver accurate, timely reports with data integrity. Identify variances and assess risks and opportunities. Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting Analyse consolidated plans for effective decision-making. Contribute to forecasting and advise on master data attributes. Business Partnering Provide clear, relevant financial advice to support business outcomes. Communicate complex financial data in simple, non-technical language. Role specific knowledge and experience Minimum/essential Minimum three years of experience in operational financial management and / or management accounting. Delivery of results within a complex international structure and reporting to tight deadlines. Demonstrable understanding of financial planning, monitoring, and reporting process Interpersonal, communication and influencing skills. Working in virtual teams. Desirable Good time management and data management. Finance/business analysis modelling experience. Experience working with SAP. Experience working with PowerBI. Education and Professional Qualification Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics, Part qualified with a recognized accounting body. Professional Qualification and Certification Qualified accountant with recognised professional body, with proven experience of successfully managing and delivering similar roles Language Requirements The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.

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