Vacancy Name
Payroll Lead & Finance Analyst
Vacancy No
VN921
Job Type
Permanent
Location
Hatfield
Job Details
Payroll Lead & Finance Analyst
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hatfield (Hybrid working - 3 days in the office)
Working hours per week: 40 hours
Level: Associate
Application closing date: Wednesday 21st May 2025
About us
Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivaled service, and reassuringly good value.
We're Ocado Retail, a market-leading, joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S and the world's largest dedicated online supermarket ocado.com. Not only is Ocado.com the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, but it's also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We're also the brains behind Zoom by Ocado, our same-day grocery delivery service.
About the team and the role
We are looking for a motivated individual responsible for all Payroll areas and supporting the Central Costs team with financial analysis & insight. You will process Monthly & Lunar payrolls for our Head Office & Customer Hub teams using our payroll system Cintra, building strong relationships with internal teams and external providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll operations. You will also business partner with Heads of Department to ensure central costs are within budget and identify opportunities for savings. You will review existing processes and drive continuous improvements across payroll and central costs. The role reports to the Finance Manager.
What you'll do
Monthly and Lunar Payroll:
* Check and process new starters, leavers & amendments (Bonus pay, pay increase, sickness, overtime, etc.)
* Check and process salary sacrifice schemes and deductions
* Pension processing and support
* Process family leave agreements
* Prepare P11d's and PSA (PAYE Settlement agreements)
* Support payroll-related queries & ad hoc queries for the People team
* Liaise with accounting team on monthly journals & balance sheet reconciliations & manage payroll controls
* Support payroll project work & ad hoc analysis
Finance Analyst:
* Prepare monthly cost centre reports and variance analysis for department heads
* Business partner with cost centre owners to ensure accurate cost control & forecasting
* Liaise with the People team on cost centre mappings and people movements
* Support the Finance Manager in reviewing and improving processes
* Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting
Who you are
* Experience with Monthly & Lunar Payroll
* Knowledge of payroll legislation and principles
* Familiarity with Cintra Payroll / Sage HR
* Experience with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, etc.)
* Strong Excel skills (Vlookup, Pivot tables, Sumifs)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills
* Methodical, detail-oriented, organized
* Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines
What's in it for you
Join Ocado Retail to experience life at the world's largest online retailer, work with innovative colleagues, and grow your career. Benefits include private medical insurance, bonus schemes, pension contributions, discounts, flexible working, and more.
Our Hiring Process
We appreciate all applications and follow a fair process. Successful candidates will be contacted by our Talent Partners.
Everyone's welcome
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
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