Financial Payroll Analyst

Are you an analytical problem-solver who enjoys turning payroll data into meaningful financial insights? At Stena Line, payroll is about much more than processing salaries. It's about ensuring our people are supported, our financial records are accurate, and our business can make informed decisions. We are now looking for a Payroll Finance Analyst to join our Payroll & Benefits team and play a key role in connecting payroll and finance operations across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting knowledge with analytical thinking and continuous improvement. If you thrive on accuracy, collaboration and turning data into meaningful insights, this could be the role for you. What makes the job so great? As a Payroll Finance Analyst, you will be at the heart of payroll and finance operations, ensuring employment-related costs are reported accurately and allocated correctly across the business. You'll work closely with colleagues in Payroll, Finance, Reward and wider business functions, giving you exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and processes. You'll have the opportunity to influence improvements, support business-critical reporting, contribute to projects and help drive the digital development of the Payroll & Benefits function. Every month brings new challenges, opportunities to analyse trends and the satisfaction of delivering accurate financial information that supports business decisions. Some of your key responsibilities

• Ensure accurate accounting and allocation of payroll-related costs within finance systems
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet and profit and loss accounts in line with agreed timetables and standards
• Act as the key finance contact within the Payroll & Benefits team and the primary payroll contact for Finance stakeholders
• Analyse payroll cost movements and provide meaningful commentary on monthly variances
• Support year-end activities, including holiday pay accrual calculations and employment cost reporting
• Manage company car administration within the UK
• Safeguard the correct administration of VAT within the expense management system
• Support Group Payroll and Group Reward with employee data, statistics, governance activities and reporting requirements
• Participate in projects and continuous improvement initiatives within your area of expertise
What you will experience You will become part of a collaborative and supportive Payroll & Benefits team where knowledge sharing, continuous learning and teamwork are highly valued. We work closely with colleagues across Finance, HR and operational departments, creating a varied and engaging working environment. At Stena Line, we believe that great results come from great people working together. You'll find a welcoming atmosphere where colleagues support one another, celebrate successes and continuously look for ways to improve. Through team activities, well-being initiatives and opportunities to contribute to exciting business projects, you'll be encouraged to grow both professionally and personally., We believe a hybrid solution between working in the office and working remotely will create the best environment for us to be creative, productive and find a work-life balance creating magic today and tomorrow. Who you are At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. Regardless of your role, our behaviours welcoming, caring and reliable guide you in your everyday work and the challenges you face. We believe you are a naturally analytical person who enjoys working with figures and finding solutions to complex problems. You have a structured and detail-oriented approach and take pride in delivering accurate work, even when working to tight deadlines. You are collaborative and enjoy building positive relationships with colleagues across different functions. At the same time, you are curious and continuously look for opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Most importantly, you understand the value of accuracy, accountability and excellent customer service when supporting both employees and business stakeholders., To ensure the secure and structured processing of your personal data, we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system. If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Kathryn Gallagher, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [email protected]. Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment. About Stena Line As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe's most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 8,750 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK, the North Sea and the Baltics, all actively supporting the daily business. Our purpose is to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends, and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places. We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome all applicants.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience working with employment cost accounting, payroll accounting or a similar finance-related role
• Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end reconciliation processes
• Experience analysing financial data and producing meaningful reports and commentary
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial and/or payroll systems
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across Payroll, Finance and HR functions
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal
  As a Stena Line employee, you'll enjoy a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance. This includes:
• Concessionary travel on Irish Sea and North Sea routes
• 75% discount on UK rail travel
• Company pension and life assurance
• Gym and wellbeing discounts
• Wellbeing cash plan
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities