Job Description
Job Description The Regional FP&A Analyst is a key member of the Europe Regional Finance team, supporting the financial planning, performance reporting and commercial analysis across a portfolio of schools within the region. The role is focused on operational performance, school-level financial insight and business partnering, ensuring that school and regional leadership have accurate, timely and insightful financial information to drive decision-making. The successful candidate will support budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, KPI tracking, capital expenditure monitoring and commercial analysis across multiple countries. They will be highly analytical and comfortable working with large data sets (advanced Excel), detail-oriented and inquisitive, with a strong focus on delivering accurate and insightful outcomes. We are looking for a proactive, self-starting and energetic individual who is eager to learn and grow within FP&A, thriving in a fast-paced, multi-location, PE-backed environment. Reports to: Regional Head of FP&A - Europe Job type: Full-time Location: India, Bangalore office ISP Key Responsibilities Regional Management Reporting & Performance Analysis Support the preparation of monthly regional management reporting packs for schools and regional leadership. Perform detailed variance analysis (actual vs budget vs forecast), identifying key operational and commercial drivers, using PBCS, Excel, NetSuite, PowerBi and other tools. Analyse revenue performance including tuition, enrolment movements, discounts and ancillary income streams. Track and report on headcount performance, help with reconciliations with data from Admissions function Support the consolidation of school submissions into regional reporting. Conduct reconciliations to ensure full data integrity between systems (e.g. PBCS or HFM – Hyperion and NetSuite or Fusion). Prepare clear and concise presentations for regional review meetings. Participate in monthly performance review calls with schools to drive accountability and understanding (CET/UK timezone) Budgeting & Forecasting (P&L and Capex) Support the coordination of the annual budget and forecast processes across the region. Review school submissions to ensure: assumptions are robust and clearly articulated; revenue projections align with enrolment data; payroll plans align with staffing models and costs reflect operational plans. Challenge and analyse key planning assumptions with school finance teams. Assist in long-term financial modelling for schools and regional initiatives. Ensure planning system (e.g. Oracle PBCS) data is accurate, reconciled and complete. Support preparation of regional budget presentations and review materials. KPI & Data Management Maintain accurate and consistent KPI tracking across the region (enrolment FTE, retention, staffing ratios etc.). Ensure consistency of reporting templates and definitions across schools. Support improvements in reporting automation and data visualisation (Excel / Power BI). Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency. Stakeholders Finance function: Regional Finance Directors – Europe, Regional Head of FP&A – Europe, School Finance Managers, Group FP&A Non-Finance: Heads of Schools, Regional Functional Leads Skills, Qualifications And Experience University degree Accounting qualification – ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent 2+ years of FP&A experience – budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, data Hands-on experience in Oracle systems – PBCS or HFM (Hyperion) or equivalent, also ideally NetSuite or Fusion Advanced Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, VBA a plus) Data extraction, structuring and preparation Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills Power BI knowledge highly desirable Effectiveness and clarity of communication with stakeholders Fluency in English (verbal and written) ISP Principles Begin with our children and students . Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect . We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.