Payroll Finance Analyst

Company Description

Entain India is the engineering and delivery powerhouse for Entain, one of the world's leading global sports and gaming groups. Established in Hyderabad in 2001, we've grown from a small tech hub into a dynamic force, delivering the latest software solutions and support services that power billions of transactions for millions of users worldwide.

Our focus at scale drives us to create technology that supports Entain's mission to lead the change in global sports and gaming sector. At Entain India, we make the impossible possible, together.

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Payroll Finance Analyst contributes in supporting the financial governance, integrity, and reporting of UK and other Global Payroll operations. Working with the Global Payroll Compliance Manager, you will ensure accurate payroll-related accounting, supports audit and compliance activities, and guides process improvements across payroll finance operations.

You will combine payroll expertise with financial analysis, requiring capability, and partner collaboration.

Responsibilities

Payroll Financial Accounting

Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by Finance Services for payroll-related accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolution of discrepancies

Create and post payroll journals following financial control frameworks and deadlines

Investigate and resolve variances between payroll outputs and financial records

Employee Debt & Adjustments

Manage employee debt recovery balances, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment

Process and monitor necessary balance sheet adjustments related to payroll corrections, overpayments, and recoveries

Accounts Payable & Expense Support

Process and manage departmental payroll-related invoices, ensuring approval and accurate coding

Communicate with Finance and Accounts Payable teams and external payroll providers to resolve invoice queries

Payroll Reporting

Produce regular and ad hoc payroll financial reports, including cost analysis, variance reporting, and statutory reporting insights

Support partners with payroll cost data and analysis to inform decision-making

Audit & Compliance Support

Provide administrative support for payroll audits (internal and external)

Maintain documentation and audit trails following compliance requirements.

Support adherence to UK payroll legislation and internal financial controls

Process Improvement & AI

Implement process improvement and AI opportunities across payroll finance activities

Support automation, standardisation, and efficiency plans to enhance control and reduce manual effort

Collaborate with wider payroll, finance, and HR teams on continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or M.Com or MBA (Finance). in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Payroll Finance, R2R, General Ledger, or Shared Services responsibilities.

Experience in balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, and financial reporting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis.

Part-qualified or pursuing a professional finance qualification such as CA, CMA, ACCA, or CIMA.

Experience in payroll accounting or payroll operations.

Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar finance platforms.

Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, and process improvement projects.

Additional Information

We know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire your best. Join us, and a great compensation package is just the beginning. Working for us in Hyderabad, you can expect to receive great benefits like:

Safe home pickup and home drop

Group Mediclaim policy

Group Critical Illness policy

Communication & Relocation allowance

Annual Health check

And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of experienced people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.