[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Fortinet jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Fortinet # EMEA Payroll Analyst - Sophia Antipolis/Valbonne, France Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France HR & Recruiting Listed on Fortinet’s official careers site. Posted December 12, 2025. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Fortinet’s careers site →](https://edel.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/21498) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Fortinet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/) / EMEA Payroll Analyst - Sophia Antipolis/Valbonne, France ## Job description ### EMEA Payroll Specialist Location France Fortinet EMEA payroll team forms part of the Finance department. The payroll team has overall responsibility for the gathering and collating of information from other departments including the process complex payroll items including RSUs and Stocks. Once reconciled, communicate accurate, compliant instructions to third party payroll providers to ensure timely processing of multiple payrolls (circa 27 Countries and 3500+ people) for the EMEA region. The EMEA Payroll Specialist must be professional and confident in working with individuals at all levels of the organization and external vendors and customers. Working at part of a high functioning close knit team (currently of 8) you will be required to perform against tight deadlines, must be highly confidential with sensitive information and demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships along with demonstrating solid written and oral communication skills. ### Responsibilities Management of assigned regional payrolls, ensuring consistent processes followed, any issues resolved, and all employees paid correctly and on time. Establish and maintain relationships with external payroll bureaus, including monitoring service levels. Prepare monthly payroll journals. Ensure payroll associated payments ie tax, pension etc. are approved and paid within the correct timeframes. RSU/Stock option processing. Work with the team managers to create, update and maintain effective SOPs Ensure effective SOX compliance, including SAS 70/SSAE16 compliance where appropriate. Efficient handling of all payroll related queries. Assist with the preparation and submission statutory reporting including year end activities, working closely with partners both internal and external. Work with external and internal auditors, providing information as and when required. Provide support and cover for the other team members within the payroll department. Work with project management to successfully deliver Fortinets’ payroll roadmap, including moving to a new payroll partner (ADP) and transformation of the EMEA payroll function including automation and standardisation Qualifications: Significant and demonstrable knowledge of successful payroll processing. Experienced in managing multiple EMEA payroll processing. Experience of payroll journal booking and reconciliations. Demonstrated experience of identifying and implementing payroll process improvements. Solid organizational skills & ability to multi-task, time management skills. Successful management of vendors to achieve company goals. Knowledge of and experience working with SOX compliance. Previous related accounting support experience. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to deliver under pressure Intermediate Excel Confidential discrete & professional. Possess strong research skills. Customer service orientation. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Dec 12, 2025 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 310 days - Location: Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France[Apply on Fortinet’s careers site →](https://edel.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/21498) ## More jobs at Fortinet ### [EMEA HR Talent Operations Partner](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/6c445fee36c5d5345aa1/) Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France ### [Consulting Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/ca5bbb223e1b26ca1045/) Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France ### [Consulting Systems Engineer -Application security (AppSec)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/3b960f96fea374ed524a/) Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France ### [Consulting Systems Engineer -Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/e0a2348880d08ccf91e9/) Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France ### [EMEA Events and Executive Briefing Center Program Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/59cf473b37fe87af2d9a/) Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Payroll Accounting Analyst - EMEA Shift - 6 month Fixed Term Contract - Officer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/c0b3586f02518b8e6b10/) Citigroup · Taguig Philippines ### [Manager, Payroll & People Operation EMEA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ralph-lauren/jobs/2138a30d42221a5fccad/) Ralph Lauren · United Kingdom ### [Senior Payroll Specialist Emea Manila National Capital Region Philippines](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/9dcfedc198e2cc5fc2ed/) Equinix ### [Payroll Analyst - BENELUX - 12 months contract, EMEA Payroll Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/27fad7e29a713c82178b/) Amazon · CZ, Prague ### [Payroll Analyst - BENELUX, 12 months fixed contract, EMEA Payroll Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/44514a3e81928692eda1/) Amazon · SK, Bratislava OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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