Finance Analyst (payroll & headcount)

We are looking for a Finance Analyst (Payroll & Headcount) to help us manage and plan people-related costs across the group.

In this role, you will be responsible for payroll cost and headcount planning, forecasting, and analysis. You will analyse key cost drivers, monitor plan vs actual performance, and help identify deviations and potential financial risks early.

You will work closely with Finance, HR, and Payroll to make sure our people-cost data is accurate, up to date, and aligned with the budget.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain a consolidated payroll and headcount budget and forecasting for the group

Analyse plan vs actual personnel costs, explain key variances and keep the forecast up to date

Model bonus schemes: calculate pools, accruals and payout scenarios, and reflect their P&L and cash impact in the plan

Own people-cost metrics jointly with HR (cost per hire, fully-loaded cost per FTE) and track their trend across reporting periods

Recommend hiring capacity and headcount limits based on the approved budget

Prepare and deliver monthly payroll cost and forecast reports to finance business partners and the Corporate FP&A Lead

Requirements:

Experience in Finance, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, or people-cost planning

Strong understanding of payroll cost and headcount planning

Experience with plan vs actual analysis and variance analysis

Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills and experience building financial models

Understanding of the main components of employee cost

Understanding of different employment models, including employees, EOR, and B2B contractors

Basic understanding of payroll calculations and employer costs

Understanding of management accounting and the impact of people costs on P&L and cash flow

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and take ownership

English B1+

Will be a plus:

Experience in fintech, brokerage, or another fast-growing international company

Experience working with payroll and people costs across different countries

Experience working with EOR providers

Experience using ERP or BI planning tools for budgeting and forecasting

We offer:

20 paid vacation days per year

10 paid sick leave days per year

Public holidays as per the company’s approved Public holiday list

Medical insurance

Opportunity to work remotely

Professional education budget

Language learning budget

Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses)

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