Finance Director - Aristocrat Interactive, Product Development & Technology

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial planning and analysis for its innovative technology division. This pivotal role involves partnering with senior leaders to optimize global spending and provide strategic insights for decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in corporate finance, particularly within the technology sector, and demonstrate exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in the fast-paced world of online gaming, where your contributions will directly impact business success and growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate finance environments, preferably in technology.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven insights and profitability projections for capital allocation.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and long-range plans.
• Collaborate on projects involving allocation of spend to specific programs.

Skills

Corporate Finance

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance

Master’s Degree in Business or Finance

Job description

Finance Director - Aristocrat Interactive, Product Development & Technology

The Finance Director for Aristocrat Interactive Product Development & Technology (based in London) will support the COO of Aristocrat Interactive and her team of four senior leaders. This role involves partnering with the team and the business in decision support, financial planning, analysis, and optimizing global spend in Product and Technology. The role will also involve high interaction with commercial leaders on deals, business cases, and projects.

The position reports to the CFO of Aristocrat Interactive (London) and participates in a community of practice established by the SVP Finance for Product Development and Technology (US). It holds a key role within the London FP&A team, partnering to meet the needs of the D&D function and business objectives, and collaborates with global teams on decision support and spend optimization related to the D&D portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

1. Partner with the COO and technology leadership to provide data-driven insights and profitability projections, supporting capital allocation decisions, resource prioritization, and strategic planning.
2. Facilitate investment decision processes, develop business cases, and embed global standard processes for D&D spend across the organization.
3. Prepare and monitor the annual budget, 5-year long-range plan, and reforecasts, with a focus on headcount and spend reporting.
4. Collaborate on projects involving allocation of spend to specific programs, understanding time allocation, and developing simple cost allocations.
5. Ensure D&D investments align with corporate policies and are accurately recorded and reported.
6. Produce executive analysis on ROI and spend evolution over time.
7. Work with procurement on contracts and provide thought leadership to influence decisions.
8. Partner with the enterprise reporting team to improve financial reporting for the D&D function.
9. Participate in leadership activities to support the finance culture and transformation efforts.
10. Support M&A and strategic projects related to Product & Technology spend as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in large, complex corporate finance environments, preferably in the technology industry.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment managing multiple priorities.
• Experience leading and delegating within teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Understanding of technology trends and challenges.
• Flexibility to work across time zones, with some travel required.

Company Overview

Aristocrat Interactive is a leader in online Real Money Gaming, formed in 2024 from the merger of Anaxi and NeoGames. It offers content, proprietary platforms, and services across iLottery, iGaming, and Sports Betting.

About Aristocrat is a global gaming content company based in Sydney, with over 8,500 employees, operating in land-based, social, and online gaming sectors. Our mission is to bring joy through play, guided by core values centered on the player, talent, brilliance, and responsible business.

Additional Information

This role may require registration with gaming regulatory bodies, and candidates must be authorized to work in the location without sponsorship.