Vice President, Finance – Product Development & Technology

The VP Finance - Product Development and Technology has the global responsibility to partner with the business to ensure sound financial capital allocation decisions for investment in the design and development (D&D) portfolio are made, as well as leading financial planning and analysis for D&D spend. With approximately AUD$1bn annual investment in D&D, this is the highest resource allocation priority for Aristocra,t supporting our strategy for the future. This role supports the Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer in decision support and optimizing the global D&D portfolio spend.

What You'll Do

• Business partners with the Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer (both US based) as well as the CFOs for each of our three businesses (Gaming, Interactive, and Product Madness) in decision support with the vision to enable the business to optimize global D&D portfolio spending. Provides data-led insights supporting the nature of the spending and the profitability projections linked to capital allocation decisions.

• Facilitates and supports the processes and analysis required for investment decision-making for global D&D spend, including developing business cases to support investment choices in line with Aristocrat investment frameworks. This will initially require embedding global standard processes. Works cross-functionally to determine when key assumptions have changed and when further leadership dialogue is needed.

• Leads the FP&A team that supports global D&D spend in the CPO and CTO functions, as well as with each of our respective commercial business units (Gaming, Interactive, and Product Madness) to ensure spending is managed, understood and reported across all reporting cycles, including identification and management of financial risks and opportunities. Supports and drives the personal and professional development of the team. Provides direction and guidance to ensure excellence in execution and strong business partnerships across the organisation.

• Supported by the FP&A team, ownership for the preparation of the D&D global annual budget, reforecasts during the year, and monitoring spend vs expectations, with analysis across multiple business units and currencies

• Produce regular executive-level analysis on return on investments

• Provide thought leadership to drive and challenge continuous improvement

• Partners with the Finance enterprise reporting center of excellence to enable financial reporting to meet the needs of the D&D function

• Together with the team, leads various projects, including the design of processes to where allocation of existing spend is attributed to specific programs of work.  Annually gain an understanding of where time is spent through collaboration with D&D leaders.  Develop a taxonomy and develop simple allocations of cost. 

• This role may require commercial business support for M&A activity and strategic projects as it relates to Product & Technology spending.

• As a senior member of the Group Finance team, actively participate in the leadership of the broader function supporting our Finance culture vision and transformation journey

What We're Looking For

• CA/CPA qualified, MBA preferred

• 15+ years of large, multi-layered corporate finance environment, of which 8+ in leadership positions. Gaming or technology industry knowledge is welcomed.

• Thrives in a fast-paced global organisation

• Energized by building, maintaining, and managing multiple stakeholder relationships across global locations.

• Excellent business acumen, with the ability to lead discussions with executives to obtain key decisions.

• Strong change management skills

• Collaborative people leader with the ability to delegate effectively

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and influencing skills. 

• Critical thinker willing to challenge the status quo

• Ability to stay calm under pressure

• Understanding of Finance Systems and capabilities of insight tools.

• This position will be based in Las Vegas but needs to be flexible to work with internal and external stakeholders in various global time zones, with some travel required to meet team and stakeholders.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

Pay Range

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.

Additional Information:

Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.