Director, Finance – Product Technology

At Aristocrat, we are on a mission to transform the future of gaming through world-class technology and innovation. As a leading name in the industry, we invest heavily in our development and build (D&B) to compose products that delight millions of players globally. With the highest prioritization priority, our AUD$1bn annual investment in D&B reflects our dedication to excellence and growth.

Step into the Finance Director – Product Technology position and help drive our transformational journey. This outstanding role involves working alongside the Chief Technology Officer and their team to optimize global D&D technology investments. You will boost efficiency and link consumers throughout our diverse business segments. Reporting to the VP Finance, Product Technology, you will manage a team of highly capable professionals to accomplish our goals!

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer and their direct reports to help the business improve global Technology portfolio spending. Provide insights based on data and assist with capital allocation choices.
• Facilitate and support investment decision-making processes for global Technology spend, developing arguments in line with Aristocrat investment frameworks.
• Lead the FP&A team supporting Technology spend, ensuring financial risks and opportunities are identified and managed across all reporting cycles.
• Prepare the Technology global annual budget, 5-year long range plan, and reforecasts, with a focus on headcount decisions and collaboration with P&C.
• Facilitate projects with the extended D&D finance team, crafting processes for allocating existing spend to specific programs of work.
• Produce executive-level analysis on return on investments, monitoring spend patterns over time.
• Support and drive personal and professional development of the team, ensuring excellence in execution and strong business partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Finance enterprise reporting center of excellence to simplify and standardize financial reporting for the D&D function.
• Collaborate with Indirect Procurement to establish robust analysis of all software and technology support contracts.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience (MBA and/or CPA preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence collaborators at all levels.
• Thrives in a fast-paced global organization, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Energized by building and managing collaborator relationships across global locations.
• Collaborative people leader with effective delegation abilities.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with the technology industry and an understanding of technology trends and challenges.
• Flexibility to work with internal and external collaborators in various global time zones, with some travel required.

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

This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities.

Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses. The specific information required may vary depending on the jurisdiction and project assignment.