Payroll Manager City of London9 Months Plus Fixed term contract 65,000 - 80,000 Portfolio Payroll is delighted to be partnering with a Global Financial services firm based in the City of London. They are seeking a Payroll Manager on a 9 months plus FTC basis. They are hiring a Senior Payroll Manager to lead and evolve its payroll function across the business. This is a senior, strategic role for a true payroll leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys partnering closely with HR, Finance, and senior stakeholders.Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the groups payroll strategy, ensuring operational excellence while driving transformation and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities:Leading payroll operations across the group, with core responsibility within the UK.Managing and developing a small, high-performing payroll team.Designing and executing the payroll strategy, aligned with wider business objectivesOwning and delivering a payroll transformation roadmap, including process optimisation and scalabilityEnsuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across high-volume payroll environmentsActing as a key partner to HR and Finance, strengthening collaboration and end-to-end deliveryProviding strategic guidance and insight to the senior leadership teamContinuously optimising and evolving payroll operations to support business growthAbout You:A true payroll leader with a strategic mindset and hands-on expertiseProven experience managing hi