Head of Payroll and Finance Operations

5 days ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom KPMG-UnitedKingdom Full time
Job Description

Role Overview

The Head of Payroll and Finance Operations will be responsible for leading a team of payroll administrators and finance operations professionals to deliver high-quality services to KPMG-UnitedKingdom employees. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll and finance operations processes, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of payroll administrators and finance operations professionals to deliver timely and accurate payroll services to over 17,000 employees.
  • Develop and implement best practices in payroll and finance operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Finance CoE, Head of Reward and Benefits, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of payroll and finance operations services.
  • Manage payroll vendors and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Establish and maintain payroll controls and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Accountable for monthly reconciliation of payroll control accounts and validating all payroll postings to the Finance systems.
  • Responsible for effective payroll risk management and process improvements.
  • Ensure service delivery quality for all processes and procedures, keeping third parties accountable if necessary.
  • Comply with all payroll financial and legal requirements, responsibilities, and obligations, including statutory and regulatory obligations and mandatory reporting.
  • Enhance the provision of payroll information to inform decision making and maintain cost control.
  • Establish good relationships with key stakeholders, including the Finance CoE, Head of Reward and Benefits, and OEH Hub Leads.
  • Respond to queries from HMRC and ensure compliance with GDPR regulations.
  • Performance Manager to the payroll team leads, building a high-performing team of payroll experts.

Requirements

  • Experience of leading and having accountability for a large and multi-locational department of colleagues who are relatively junior.
  • Demonstrable extensive experience of leading payroll and finance operations teams.
  • Strong understanding of HMRC payroll requirements.
  • A strong leadership track record, including the management of teams in a virtual environment.
  • Strong influencing and complex stakeholder management skills across all levels of KPMG and a dedication to excellent customer service delivery.
  • Advanced qualifications reflective of a high degree of numeracy and accounting knowledge.
  • Experience of Finance Shared Services.
  • Experience of assessing control environments and making best practice recommendations.
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, and conduct, and a proven ability to build strong relationships across functions.
  • Highly organized, able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and to manage conflicting priorities, in coordination with stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of SAP/S4Hana.
  • A flexible and positive attitude towards change; resilient, self-motivated.
  • Must be able to deal with sensitivities relating to financial and payroll elements of the role.
  • Proven ability to manage a substantial budget with effective accountability.
  • Ability to quickly understand the KPMG and KBS strategy and governance to operate effectively.
  • A motivated team leader with a 'can-do' and solutions-focused attitude, with strong coaching and mentoring skills.
  • Strong communication skills - able to question effectively, listen, and apply judgment.
  • Strong project management skills to enable identification of required tasks and deadlines and planning and prioritization of these tasks in an appropriate manner.
  • Recognizes the importance of continuous self and team development and actively strives to achieve this.
  • Helps others to understand how their work contributes to the overall success of an engagement and the wider firm.
  • Adheres to and is an advocate of the KPMG values and behaviors.
  • Significant people management experience, capable of inspiring and empowering leadership of enthusiastic teams and passionate individuals. Ability to think creatively, motivate, develop, and proactively adapt to changing environments.
  • Well-developed analytical skills.

Diversity and Inclusion

KPMG-UnitedKingdom is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals who have taken a career break and are looking to return to work. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the wealth of experience and knowledge that people with disabilities can bring to our organization.

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