Vice President, Finance - Product Development and Design and Development Portfolio Management

Overview

Vice President, Finance - Product Development and Design and Development Portfolio Management. The VP Finance partners with the Chief Product Officer and the business unit CFOs to ensure sound financial capital allocation decisions for investment in the design and development (D&D) portfolio, and to lead financial planning and analysis for the Product D&D spend. With approximately AUD $1bn annual investment in D&D, this role is a top priority for Aristocrat, supporting the strategy for the future.

This role supports the Chief Product Officer and the business unit CFOs in decision support and optimizing the global D&D portfolio spend.

• Partner with the Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer (both US-based), as well as the CFOs of Gaming, Interactive, and Product Madness, in decision support to optimize global D&D portfolio spend. Provide data-led insights supporting spend decisions and profitability projections linked to capital allocation.
• Facilitate and support processes and analysis required for investment decision-making for global D&D spend, including developing cases to support investment choices in line with Aristocrat s investment frameworks. Craft and embed global standard processes. Resolve key assumption changes cross-functionally and conduct periodic pulse checks on investment results.
• Collaborate with SVP Product Strategy and EVP Enterprise Program Management to ensure product ideas progress from opportunity identification through prioritization, business cases, and program execution.
• Own the FP&A team that supports global D&D spends in the Product function, coordinating standard processes across Gaming, Interactive, Product Madness, and Product Technology to ensure spend is run, understood, and reported across reporting cycles; identify and manage financial risks and opportunities. Build connections with the VP Finance, Product Technology.
• Support and drive development of the extended D&D Finance team. Manage direct reports (Senior Finance Director, Product FP&A, Finance Director for D&D Portfolio Planning) and an extended team of six, providing direction and mentorship for quality execution and strong partnerships.
• With FP&A support, own the preparation of the D&D global annual budget, forecasts, and monitoring spend vs. expectations across multiple business divisions and currencies.
• Produce regular executive-level analyses on return on investments and visibility of portfolio spend.
• Provide thought leadership to drive continuous improvement; partner with the Finance enterprise reporting center of quality to meet D&D reporting needs.
• Lead projects that allocate existing spend to specific programs of work; develop a taxonomy and simple cost allocations; understand where time is spent through collaboration with D&D leaders.
• May provide commercial business support for M&A activity and strategic projects related to Product & Technology spend.
• As a senior member of the Group Finance team, participate in leadership of the broader function supporting the finance culture vision and transformation journey.

• CA/CPA qualified, MBA or equivalent experience preferred
• 15+ years in a large, multifaceted corporate finance environment, with 8+ years in leadership roles
• Thrives in a global, fast-paced organisation
• Ability to build, maintain, and lead multiple relationships across global locations
• Excellent business judgment and ability to lead discussions with executives to drive key decisions
• Strong change leadership and collaborative people leadership with effective delegation
• Excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills
• Critical thinker willing to challenge the status quo
• Understanding of Finance Systems and insight tools
• Location:
  
  Las Vegas, with flexibility to work with internal and external stakeholders across time zones; some travel required

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, delivering great performance for B2B customers and millions of players. We commit to responsible gameplay, strong governance, employee wellbeing, and sustainability. We value diversity and aim to create an environment where all employees can realize their potential. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status, or LGBTQ+ identity.

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World leader in gaming entertainment; robust benefits package; global career opportunities. Travel expectations up to 25%.

Pay range: $266,756 - $495,405 per year. We pay to market median within ranges; final offers depend on experience, education, skills, 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

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