Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

Processing Payroll: Manage payroll processing for EMEA entities.

Coordination: Oversee payroll data collection, ensure timely processing by third-party providers, verify outputs, and ensure delivery of salaries and other dues to employees and tax authorities.

HR Support: Assist HR operations with statutory certifications and complex payroll-related cases.

Calculations & Estimates: Provide calculations and cost estimates for vacation accruals, profit sharing, and leaver’s costs.

Payment Management: Ensure timely release of payment files and manual payment schedules for salaries and third-party dues.

Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll control accounts and clear balances, ensuring consistency between headcounts and payroll/HR databases.

Journal Posting: Post PL and cash journals in NS according to internal procedures and reconcile payments and debts.

Cash-Flow Forecasting: Forecast cash flow and support ad-hoc project delivery.

Treasury Liaison: Coordinate with Treasury on funding requirements and assist the direct manager as needed.

Communication: Validate and sign off on outputs with payroll providers.

Process Improvement: Interpret business challenges and recommend best practices to enhance products, processes, or services.

Additional Tasks: Undertake any other activities assigned by superiors to improve payroll/finance processes and strategic objectives.

Required Experience

Education: Graduate degree in any stream

Experience: Over 5 years of payroll experience; GL experience is a plus.

Multi-Country Payrolls: Experience managing payrolls across multiple countries (UK, France, Switzerland or German payroll experience is a plus).

Payroll Providers: Experience working with payroll providers.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially excel.

Interdepartmental Coordination: Ability to liaise with HR, Finance, and Treasury departments.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Communication: Excellent communication skills and resilience in handling challenges.

Results-Driven: Action-oriented with a customer-focused approach.

Multi-Tasking: Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects under strict time constraints.

Adaptability: Capacity to handle sustained workload pressure.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.

Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*

Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.

Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.

Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.

Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.