Manager, Commercial Finance

Are you ready to take on a multifaceted role with one of the world’s leading gaming companies? Aristocrat is looking for an outstanding and dedicated Commercial Finance Manager to join our ambitious team, supporting the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Latin American (LATAM) Gaming businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment where your insights and critical thinking will directly influence our business success! This position will partner closely across the organization, including Sales, Business Operations, Commercial Strategy, Supply Chain, and other Finance teams and functions to get results, build value, and identify and deliver process improvements. What you'll do Conduct financial modelling and analysis for potential new market opportunities and new central initiatives Drive management reporting and data analysis that deliver key insights to business partners on financial and sales funnel performance Assist in the delivery of accurate Sales and Operations Planning requirements for the region Support and/or lead FP&A activities for the region. Responsibilities include developing the annual budget specific to this area, managing long-term planning activities, and overseeing rolling forecast processes. Emphasize timeliness, accuracy, and accountability for results. Support delivery of the region’s pricing strategy Support the Director Commercial Finance EMEA and & LATAM Gaming with deal evaluation and commercial governance for the business, driving collaboration across the business Identify and implement improvements to financial planning and reporting processes, employing relevant technologies Coordinate with the regional accounting team to ensure an accurate and timely month-end close process Lead by example in building and maintaining a high-performance culture Provide vital metrics and KPIs on a timely basis in accordance with business & regulatory requirements Track, supervise and handle opportunities and risks in the EMEA & LATAM Gaming P&L’s Partner with the business, providing analysis and support and/or lead development of business cases and go-to-market (GTM) strategies for each region Identify and analyse efficiencies in the business to motivate change and automation, increase revenue and build a strong team member engagement Ability to successfully navigate ambiguity and break down sophisticated problems to provide clear and effective recommendations Assist with competitor and market analysis to drive commercial recommendations What we are looking for Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) 7+ years of finance experience across multiple finance areas (for example, FP&A, controllership, commercial, etc.) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and sophisticated financial modelling skills Dedication to team development and continuous improvement Confidence to handle sophisticated projects and drive them to solution Ability to effectively collaborate with and influence key team members Track record of financial and operational improvement initiatives Ability to see the big picture but able to dive into the details when required Highly proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Reporting Tools (e.g. TM1, Anaplan, Salesforce) Ability to work on a hybrid basis with 3 days a week in our central London office 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 None 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. 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. Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play! Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law. If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to helpdesk-recruiting@aristocrat.com. At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe. Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we’ve made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community. You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/