Interim Payroll Manager

Location: London (at least 4 days on-site, Mo-Thu)
Employment Type: Temporary, full-time (4-6 weeks)
Department: Finance, reporting to CFO
Salary: £300-350 per day

Our client, a leading global asset management firm is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to oversee its international payroll operations. The company has a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, managing multi-billion-dollar investments on behalf of institutional and private clients. 

Role Overview:

The Interim Payroll Manager will take ownership of global payroll operations across multiple regions, including UK, North America, EMEA, and APAC. This role requires a strong understanding of international payroll complexities and vendor management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process across multiple international locations.

• Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure compliance and efficiency.

• Processing all elements of monthly and bi-monthly Payroll with precise accuracy in a timely manner, including; joiners, leavers, salary/benefit changes, commissions and bonuses, parental leave, sick pay, pensions etc.

• Ensure accuracy in payroll reporting, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.

• Provide analysis and insights on compensation costs to support financial planning and decision-making.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration preferred.

• At least 8+ years of experience managing multi-country payroll operations, ideally within a global financial services organisation. 

• Strong knowledge of international payroll legislation, compliance, tax and best practices.

• Understanding of UK payroll and benefits i.e. issuing P45s, P60s and P11Ds.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present payroll data effectively.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you have the expertise and passion for global payroll management, we encourage you to apply today.

REF: PM89427