Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm as a finance leader in a fast-growing division. This role offers the chance to shape financial planning and reporting processes while collaborating with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will lead a team of analysts and play a key role in optimizing revenue initiatives and spending. If you're passionate about leveraging financial insights to influence business decisions and thrive in a complex, multi-division environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care Plans

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Performance Bonuses

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Company Events

Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance roles, especially in digital or technology sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and reporting processes for the division.
• Supervise FP&A and Business Intelligence analysts.
• Collaborate with HR on workforce planning and reporting.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data Interpretation

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Financial Modeling

M&A Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Relevant Professional Certification (e.g., CFA, CPA)

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

ERP Solutions

Advanced Excel

Job description

Reporting to the CFO of Aristocrat Interactive, we are seeking a finance leader to head the Financial Planning and Reporting functions of an exciting and fast-growing division of Aristocrat. This role will ensure core financial processes are established and continuously improved. It will provide reporting, analysis, insight, forecasting, and budgeting and will support both near-term performance through effective use of BI while also contributing to strategic initiatives including long-range planning, M&A, and operational expansion.

The successful candidate will guide senior leaders to prioritize their resources, make informed decisions, and optimize revenue initiatives and spending. He/She will collaborate across the different business unit finance teams within Aristocrat Interactive as well as with the Group's Corporate Finance team and other Finance functional experts to deploy financial systems and processes within Aristocrat Interactive to meet business unit objectives. The role also communicates with and utilizes the resources and support available within Aristocrat Group in other FP&A teams, Tax, Treasury, and Accounting Services and contributes to external earnings releases through engagement with Investor Relations.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Annual Plan, Re-forecasts, monthly reporting processes for the division, to Senior Management and to Group Finance. Includes any additional Half Year and Year End external reporting.
• Responsible for creating and managing the weekly and monthly reporting process (KPI report, monthly actuals vs plan, etc.).
• Run the Long Range Plan process.
• Supervise a team of FP&A and Business Intelligence analysts.
• Evaluate and decide on all material Aristocrat Interactive investments through effective ROI analysis and business partnering (e.g., new development spend, offices, licenses, partnerships, etc.).
• Monitor spending by sub-division, strategic project, function, and business. Ensure all aspects of spend have been considered and recorded during the forecasting and planning process.
• Collaborate with the Aristocrat Interactive HR department on workforce planning and reporting.
• Be an active member and contributor to the Group Finance Transformation Program, integrating new acquisitions into our tools, methodology, and culture.
• Lead the implementation and integration of new systems (BI tool, planning, and budgeting).
• Foster continuous improvement and look for efficiencies across the group.
• Any other ad hoc projects as they arise.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in digital or technology sectors.
• At least 10+ years with 3-5 years' experience in comparable roles.
• Experience in a complex international multi-jurisdiction, multi-division FP&A role. Working in a publicly listed environment is also required.
• Ownership of a budgeting and forecasting process. Preferably examples of improving tools and reporting as well as scaling the finance/FP&A function in an environment of change and strong business growth plus integrating companies into the group.
• Technology finance - experience tracking project requirements, delivery, and prioritizing investments to align with business goals.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and/or analytical experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results.
• Good understanding of Finance Systems, including BI tools - designing and implementing the right views for business leaders at different levels.
• Experience in M&A and acquisition integration is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills. In-depth understanding of key business drivers.
• Experience of rolling out a new ERP solution preferable too.

Company Summary

Aristocrat Interactive

Aristocrat Interactive is Aristocrat Leisure Limited's (ASX:ALL) regulated online Real Money Gaming (RMG) business and was formed in 2024 when the Anaxi and NeoGames businesses (Anaxi, NeoGames, Aspire Global, BtoBet, and Pariplay) came together. The business is an industry leader in content and technology solutions for online RMG, with a full-service offering that includes content, proprietary technology platforms, and a range of value-added services across iLottery, iGaming, and Online Sports Betting (OSB).

About Aristocrat

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is a leading gaming content creation company powered by technology to deliver industry-leading casino games together with mobile games and online real money games, collectively entertaining millions of players worldwide, every day. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), mobile games publishing (Pixel United), and regulated online real money (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 8,500 people across the globe are united by our company mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations
Up to 25%