VP, Commercial Finance

3 Months ago • 15 Years + • Finance • $259,350 PA - $481,650 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The VP, Commercial Finance, reporting to the CFO, leads all financial operations for Aristocrat Gaming's $2 billion North America region (nearly half of total revenue). Responsibilities encompass FP&A, business decision support, accounting, reporting, and controls. This role requires strategic thinking, driving financial performance through high-quality decision support and FP&A, including P&L, sales and margin management, and cost control. The VP will partner with commercial leadership, contribute to a new global finance operating model, manage the North America Finance department, and develop short-and-long-term financial plans. Strong internal controls and compliance are crucial. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thought leader, capable of guiding change and fostering innovation.
Must have:
  • 15+ years finance experience
  • Strategic thinking & problem-solving
  • FP&A expertise
  • Strong leadership & team management
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills
  • Experience in large-scale technology companies
  • IFRS, US GAAP, and ASX compliance knowledge
Good to have:
  • Experience in Sales, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain
  • Experience in heavily matrixed and global environments
Perks:
  • Robust benefits package
  • Global career opportunities
  • Flexible hybrid work model

Job Details

Reporting to the CFO of Aristocrat Gaming, the VP North America Finance will serve as a critical member of the Aristocrat NA commercial and finance leadership teams. The individual will function as the lead financial executive for this $2 billion in revenues region, responsible for all financial operations, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A), business decision support, accounting and reporting, and controls. Given the scale and scope of the region and its importance to the company’s overall results, representing close to half of overall revenues, the role will have significant exposure to the executive management team.

In addition to managing the business plan, the VP of North America Finance and their team will provide financial insights that will drive strategic decisions, financial forecasts, and operating plans. The individual will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities for Aristocrat North America. This executive will drive financial performance through high-quality decision support and FP&A, including overall P&L, sales and margin management, and close control over cost and expense management. This position requires the VP North America Finance to be an exceptional business partner, responsible for challenging and supporting the business, increasing Aristocrat’s ability to anticipate business issues, and driving informed decision-making through sound financial management. The successful candidate must have the ability to function in a matrixed environment at a broad-based, strategic level while being capable of driving detailed, tactical execution.

What You'll Do

  • As a strategic thought leader, serve as the right-hand thought partner to the CFO and North American commercial leadership by identifying areas to strengthen the operations and performance of the business and assess both short-term and long-term risks and opportunities.

  • Continue the ongoing transformation initiatives ongoing within the North American region and the company at large, by driving forward Aristocrat’s transformation agenda as well as assessing additional areas of opportunity for the company.

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of a new global finance operating model that will deliver significant short and long-term improvements across finance’s processes, systems, and tools.

  • Develop, lead, organize, and manage the North America Finance department. Ensure that the Finance team is briefed on their mandate and accountable in supporting Aristocrat’s performance and success.

  • Together with the management team, embody a culture of humility and high performance, all while driving initiatives forward with a progressive cadence to stay ahead of the company’s ambitious agenda and plans for growth.

  • Drive a strategic talent plan, to ensure the development of Aristocrat’s finance talent while also hiring strategically across key functions needed to deliver upon Aristocrat’s growth plans. 

  • Develop, recommend and establish the short-term and long-range financial plans for the North American region consistent with corporate strategy and corresponding initiatives for the growth of the business. Provide leadership in the development and continuous evaluation of financial short-and-long-term strategic objectives.

  • Oversee the development, implementation, and tracking of the North American region budget and short-and-long-term planning processes. Establish timelines, provide support to the Aristocrat North America leadership team and operational leaders, and hold business leadership accountable for delivery against targets and business objectives. Investigate and resolve variances in budgets, reporting, controls, and accounting.

  • Lead the process to accurately forecast results and ensure that all stakeholders have the appropriate tools to forecast results both internally and externally. Stir innovation and improvement of the financial planning and analysis processes and rigor to provide even higher value-added decision-making support to leaders across the region and the organization.

  • Provide creative insights, implications, and recommendations about current and future financial trends and areas for improvement, focus or investment. Ensure that commercial ambition is balanced with effective and rigorous cost management.

  • Ensure that effective internal controls are in place supporting compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, ASX requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.

What We're Looking For

  • Required Bachelor's Degree with 15+ years of experience in Finance, Business Administration or related worker experience.

  • Experience in heavily matrixed and global environments of large-scale technology companies is a plus.

  • A proven conceptual and strategic thinker who is capable of distilling, packaging and presenting complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner, an individual must be seen as a strong business person who knows how to partner with senior executives and guide change.

  • An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry. The successful candidate will also bring with them an immense curiosity; challenging the status quo and stirring innovative approaches to Aristocrat’s existing processes and operations.

  • The ability to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful

  • Further, as a key bench/succession role for the CFO & EVP Operations - Gaming, strong experience in a broad range of functional disciplines including Sales, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Sourcing / Procurement, Demand management and Strategy would be seen as a distinct advantage.

  • Safety Sensitive Roles will require pre-employment drug testing

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. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. 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

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%

Pay Range

$259,350 - $481,650 per year

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.

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.

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About The Company

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),social casino (Product Madness)and regulated online real money (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 8,500 people across the globe are united by our company mission tobring joy to life through the power of play.For further information visit the Group's website at

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