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The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role Overview A new role, the Global Process Owner (GPO) is responsible for the governance, development and enhancement of the end-to-end global Payroll process. The GPO must collaborate with process stakeholders across the organisation, to ensure effective and efficient process operations and identification and leverage of cross-process synergies. The GPO also monitors process performance and prioritises and drives process-related investment decisions and implementation. Additionally, the GPO is accountable for ensuring process compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures. We are seeking an experienced Global Process Owner (GPO) for Payroll to design, standardise, and govern the Payroll process. This role will focus on ensuring accurate and compliant payroll accounting, reconciliation, financial reporting, and integration with general ledger and statutory books. The GPO will work closely with several stakeholders to maintain effective controls, enable automation, and ensure payroll financial data supports business planning, regulatory and tax reporting across regions. Please note: While the role is listed as being based in London, we are open to considering candidates located in other TP ICAP Group office locations, depending on the suitability of the individual and business needs. Role Responsibilities Process Leadership & Strategy Transition from existing regional Payroll model to global standardised operating structure, centralising where appropriateEnsure we define and build a fit for purpose ‘to be’ global payroll process, ensuring local requirements are met, be they nuanced local tax reporting or approvalsOwn the end-to-end global Payroll Finance process, covering journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, payroll-related provisionsDevelop a comprehensive transformation roadmap for payroll accounting to drive scalability, transparency, and global complianceAct as the global authority on payroll-related finance treatment, including compensation types such as bonuses, variable pay, benefits, and statutory obligationsLine management of a global team across time zones and jurisdictionsStandardisation & Optimisation Establish and maintain globally consistent payroll accounting policies, GL mapping methodologies, and reconciliation practices while accommodating local requirementsDevelop and roll out standardised templates for journal entries, employer tax reporting, and payroll-related accrualsHighlight upstream process dependencies so we can fix processes at sourceIdentify and implement opportunities for simplification, automation, and elimination of manual interventions across payroll finance tasksTechnology & Systems Enablement Collaborate with IT, HRIS, and ERP teams such as SAP, Oracle, and Workday to ensure seamless integration between payroll systems and finance platformsBuild a business wide end-to-end process to ensure clear ownership of payroll data and a workforce model, that both reconciles to the underlying financial accounting and enables future forecasting of our largest cost baseCreate, monitor and hold to account key sources of data to ensure it remains accurate and appropriateBuild on existing systems and disparate ways of working to identify the best tool for the jobDefine business requirements for payroll-related finance automation, including GL feeds, reconciliation tools, audit trails, and exception management workflowsCompliance & Controls Ensure payroll finance processes comply with internal policies, SOX/internal control frameworks, tax regulations, labor laws, and applicable financial reporting standardsDesign and enforce robust internal controls over payroll accounting, including journal entry validation, error resolution, reversals, and reclassificationsPerformance Management Define and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and SLAs (Service Line Agreements) to track payroll accounting accuracy, completeness, and timelinessImplement dashboards and reporting tools to monitor reconciliation status, manual journal counts, exception items, and close cycle metricsStakeholder Engagement Partner with HR, Payroll Operations, Tax, Legal, Treasury, and local finance teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll accounting across all geographiesAct as the central point of contact for escalations related to payroll accounting discrepancies, late feeds, or process issuesChange Management & Training Design and deliver global training on payroll accounting policies, journal templates, and month-end proceduresChampion adoption of new tools, systems, and controls across global and regional finance teamsExperience / Competences Essential Significant years of experience in finance operations, payroll accounting, or shared services in a multinational environment.Deep knowledge of global payroll-related accounting, including employer contributions, bonuses, and equity-based compensation.Proven experience managing or transforming payroll-finance integration processes using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and payroll platformsCross-Cultural LeadershipMust have experience in dealing with C-Suite stakeholders and demonstrable experience of working at paceProven experience leading global process ownership, transformation, or standardisation initiatives in a complex, international environmentDesired Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) or professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plusProficient in ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday), financial planning (OneStream) and/or automation tools (e.g., Coupa, Alteryx, Ariba, Anaplan, Power BI)Financial & Regulatory AcumenLean Six Sigma certification or similar process improvement credentialsJob Band & Level Manager / 7#LI-MID #LI-Hybrid Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London #J-18808-Ljbffr