International Baccalaureate
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Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager – Digital & Data Office
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent (UK) | Initial contract of 12 months followed by an indefinite contract (Netherlands)
Salary Range
• UK: HG16 – £49,815 – £71,296 • NL: €76,033 – €114,049 (dependent on experience)
Location
• Cardiff (UK) | The Hague (Netherlands)
Working Arrangement
Hybrid: 1 day in-office
About the International Baccalaureate (IB)
The International Baccalaureate offers world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is more than a job—it’s a chance to work with an innovative leader in education, empowering teams to thrive and drive real change.
About the Role
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function is the backbone of disciplined, forward-thinking decision-making across the IB. As the Digital & Data Office (DDO) scales, modernises, and invests heavily in multiyear programmes, it requires a financial partner who can deliver high-standard support at every stage.
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Key Responsibilities
As FP&A Manager, you will:
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Partnership with Leadership: Act as the primary financial business partner to the DDO senior/leadership team, including the Chief Digital & Data Officer, providing:
- Strategic financial oversight
- Planning & performance management
- Support for large-scale, multiyear digital/technology projects and transformation initiatives
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Hard Financial Stewardship, Softer Business Advisory: Combine financial governance with executive advisory, ensuring:
- Transparency across project lifecycles
- Cost discipline and rigorous financial rigor
- Risk and opportunity management for long-term digital investments
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- Alignment & Commercial Insight: Work closely with DDO stakeholders, domain leaders, and Finance/HR teams to:
- Translate strategic priorities into financial plans
- Bridge budgets & execution timelines
- Assist leadership with informed trade-offs in a highly dynamic, project-driven environment
Core Requirements
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset, with confidence to:
- Drive data-driven decisions
- Navigate ambiguity and uncertainty • Ability to influence senior stakeholders • Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and risk management • Collaboration skills for cross-functional partnerships
Note: Full details of responsibilities and requirements are retained as per the original description.
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