View Vacancy - Finance Officer-Financial Planning and Analysis, Grade- AO, New Delhi

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Finance

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment, educational details, behavioural and technical/ professional skills questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only with all the required details and the shortlisting is not basis CV/ cover letter. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

Main purpose of job:

The Finance Officer will be responsible for efficient and effective delivery of finance deliverables across India Network including effective budget management, monitoring financial performance and compliance indicators and other finance operations like accounts receivable. The role would also require review of major contracts for estates, getting best out of our contracts in terms of delivery and value for money. The person needs to be a proactive, well-qualified professional manager with experience in finance and procurement. 

The FCDO is a UK government department leading the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world.  This includes pursuing UK’s national interests and projecting the UK as a force for good in the world.  We work in the UK and in 178 countries and territories.
How we approach our work is important. The How We Work Statement (below) sets out the ambition we share across the FCDO for how we lead and behave towards each other, how we make decisions, and how we get the job done. Some aspects that are particularly relevant to this role are:

  • We put respect and kindness first. We are inclusive, we get to know each other, and value our diversity and the contribution we each bring. We are fair, act with integrity, and tackle inequality and unacceptable behaviour. We work together and take responsibility to solve problems.
  • We draw on the expertise, insight and diverse perspectives of people across the FCDO, HMG, and beyond. We use the best available data and evidence. We are open to challenge and take a sustainable, long-term approach. We are transparent about the rationale for decisions and smart about taking and managing risks.
  • We are agile and alert to emerging opportunities. We encourage learning, innovation and use of data and digital. We are all clear on what we are expected to deliver and support each other in doing so. We look to reduce duplication and unnecessary process. We are committed to transforming both the FCDO and the way HMG delivers international policy.

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

The role is based in New Delhi, and the officer will be supporting the finance team (India), for day-to-day work and ad-hoc requests related to finance and procurement. The candidate needs to be an experienced, well-organised self-starter with drive, initiative, and personal skills. The officer should have proficient communication skills and effective liaising ability.  The role will also be asked to help with other ad-hoc tasks as delegated by managers at any time. We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business. 

Budget and Reporting- 60%

  • The candidate will be responsible for budget amendment and forecast on Hera  for Estates, coordinating with Estate supervisors and budget holders to ensure timely submission of inputs to the deputy-head of finance.
  • Conduct meeting with the Estates supervisors and do a detailed review of the forecast for each of the activity planned by the supervisor every month considering the contract value and purchase order value as well.
  • Conduct a detailed analysis of budget and forecast for the sub-heads and further into account codes every month at post level and provide inputs to the deputy-head of finance. Monitors spend and look for opportunities to declare savings timely.
  • Use Advanced excel skills to prepare smart spreadsheets for budget and forecasting.
  • Consolidate and record inputs for claiming GST and VAT refunds. Ensure all purchase invoices are included across the post.
  • Prepare reconciliation of credits received in BHC bank accounts and prepare debit memos/miscellaneous receipts.
  • Prepare purchase orders for post vide requisitions raised and provide support to Accounts Payable Lead.

Contract Management and ensuring value for Money- 30%

  • Review estate contracts and submit ideas on how we can be more efficient and generate value for money out of existing contracts.
  • Conduct spends and trend analysis for vendors and submit reports on anomalies and ideas for improvements.
  • Review and Monitor GPC spend across the post and identify opportunities for a single or framework contracts where usage reaches the threshold.

Monthly Finance Deliverables and Relationship management- 10%

  • Managing relationship with OGD/PAG at the Network and conducting quarterly meetings to identify any issues they are facing.

•    Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
•    Minimum Education Qualification: Graduation in Commerce.
•    Proficiency in MS Office, especially in MS Excel
•    Experience of working in a diplomatic mission, UN organisations or international organisation, etc. in same or similar role
•    Attention to details - ensuring accuracy in data entry
•    Ability to manage high volumes of deliverables, meet strict deadlines and ensure compliant processing of all financial payments.
•    Experience in data reconciliation budget management, forecasting and actual analysis. understanding of invoices, contracts and etc.
•    Good interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience & resilience
•    Good customer service and communication skills

Language Requirements:

  • Language: English & Hindi
  • Level of Language Required: Expert
Delivering at Pace, Working Together
15 April 2026
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
South Asia & Afghanistan
India
New Delhi
British High Commission
1
INR
INR 55,251 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation
monthly
15 June 2026

For British High Commission candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC Candidates, salary will be all-inclusive of INR 55,251 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation.

Additionally, the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family which includes self, spouse/partner and children up to an age of 25 years and irrespective of age, only if with, physical or mental disability.

No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided. FCDO does not pay for any travelling, accommodation & relocation expenses incurred and/or accept any financial risk, including cancellation or reschedule costs

Please note - BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g., some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.    

FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. 

Around half of our work forces are women.  We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment, educational details, behavioural and technical/ professional skills questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only with all the required details and the shortlisting is not basis CV/ cover letter. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage


Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders will need have, or be able to obtain, a valid special work permit issued from Government of India (GOI) to work in the British High Commission (BHC). BHC will not be able to sponsor work visas or obtain/ assist with the special work permit from GOI. Offers of employment made to OCI card holders will be conditional upon candidates obtaining a special work permit.

Note: For requisite special permission to take up employment in any foreign Diplomatic Missions in India, OCI Cardholder must visit https://ociservices.gov.in

Please note – successful applicants will be offered employment on Country Based Staff (CBS) terms and conditions. This is not a permanent UK Civil Service position and does not attract diplomatic immunities and privileges (other than what an individual may already hold if they are a recognised partner/family member of a serving diplomat).


To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.

a) Complete the Online Application Form
b) Complete the Experience, Professional Skills and Behaviour based Segments in the Online Application Form

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

To ensure a successful application it is important that you explain how you demonstrate behaviours and technical / professional skills, basis your experience. You are strongly advised to read the Success Profiles Civil Service Behaviours Framework, which provides a detailed guidance on how these behaviours are defined for each position. 

Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to prepare specific examples of when and how you have demonstrated these behaviours in your application, by evidencing a structured response, including your skills and experiences. You briefly describe the situation in which you demonstrated the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.

Internal staff applying for this position must have prior approval from their current line manager and should not be on an active formal written warning, else the application will not be considered.

We will accept only online applications by 15 April 2026 (latest by 23:55 hours IST).

Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. 

Please note – “Provident Fund Transfer in and out from EPFO is not possible as BHC PF is managed by a private PF trust governed by Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. The staff still has the option to transfer out and in from a privately held PF trust which are not governed by EPFO. Any tax deduction on EPF will be in compliance with local income-tax law and must be complied with in full.”

Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Basis the scores, the candidate/s who did not score as highly as the successful candidate, might be placed on the reserve list. If during the reserve period of 12 months, the same or largely similar role becomes available, the role may be offered to the second or subsequent appointable candidates.

" The start date mentioned in the job advert is tentative and the appointment will be subject to successful clearances including police verification, references, medical, educational, and professional checks. "

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, caste, or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.