Payroll Business Analyst

Role: Payroll/Finance Business Analyst

Location: Hybrid with 3 days a week in Central London

Contract: 24 month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £50k-£65kpd Outside IR35

Start: ASAP/urgent requirement

Company/Role

Stanton House are partnering with a global organisation delivering a large-scale finance transformation programme across multiple regions.

This position will support a payroll systems implementation as part of a wider finance transformation programme.

• Work closely with a senior programme lead to deliver payroll-related change
• Focus on analysis, requirements capture and supporting delivery of a new payroll system
• Operate within a structured PMO and project governance framework
• Engage directly with stakeholders across payroll, finance and technology

Essential

• Experience working as a Business Analyst within finance or payroll projects
• Understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and associated requirements - a background in Payroll operations a massive bonus!
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with confidence to communicate and challenge when required
• Background in system implementations ideal
• Ability to produce clear documentation including process maps, requirements and test scenarios
• Exposure to system implementation or change delivery environments
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and supporting workshops
• Understanding of how payroll integrates with finance systems and processes

Desired

• Exposure to global or multi-country payroll environments within small-medium size businesses
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems
• Experience in mid-sized or complex organisational environments

Package

• Salary £45,000 to £65,000 DOE
• Profit share bonus with additional earnings potential
• Pension up to 9%
• Private healthcare and income protection
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working, 3 days per week in office (London or Bristol)