Payroll Finance Analyst

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. 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 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. At Entain India, we offer a package and the support people need to make an impact. Join us, and a great compensation package is just the beginning. You can expect to receive benefits like: Safe home pickup and home drop. A regular bonus and great pension. 24 days annual leave. Extra paid leave, including wellbeing and development days. Life assurance and Income Protection. Private healthcare and wellbeing support. INR 3,000 per month Communication allowance. Up to INR 16,000 per year in Crèche expenses (children under 3). Equal Opportunities . If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we'll support you. We're committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We're an equal opportunities employer . We welcome applications from everyone and we do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, or any other basis. We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.