Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Reporting to the CFO, 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 whilst 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 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 modelling skills.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers.
• Experience of rolling out a new ERP solution preferable too.

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%. At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.