Senior Vice President, Finance - Gaming

Aristocrat Gaming•Las Vegas, NV

18h•$246,330 - $457,470•Onsite

About The Position

Aristocrat Leisure Limited is seeking a Senior Vice President, Finance – Gaming to join their leadership team. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer for Aristocrat with a dotted line to the Chief Executive Officer for Aristocrat Gaming. The position will serve as the lead financial executive for Aristocrat's global Gaming organization, partnering with the Gaming Leadership Team to set vision and direction through resource allocation decisions. Responsibilities include financial operations, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), business decision support, reporting, and controls. The role requires significant exposure to the executive management team and involves primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling financial activities for the global Gaming business. The executive will drive financial performance through high-quality decision support and FP&A, including P&L management, sales and margin management, and cost/expense control. This role demands an influential leader who can be a trusted business partner, collaborate effectively across the enterprise, and function strategically while driving tactical execution in a matrixed environment.

Requirements

15+ years in Finance, including 10+ years in senior/executive leadership roles within large, global organizations
Proven experience as a divisional CFO / SVP Finance / Head of Finance with ownership of a large, complex P&L (multi-billion scale, global scope)
Deep expertise across FP&A, business partnering, accounting, reporting, and controls
Demonstrated track record of influencing enterprise strategy and executive decision-making (CFO, President, ELT-level exposure)
Significant experience operating in a global, matrixed environment across multiple regions and business units
Proven leadership of distributed finance teams, including senior leaders (VP-level and above)
Strong track record in finance transformation (AI, operating model, systems, processes, and analytics enablement)
Deep understanding of commercial drivers (revenue growth, margin management, cost discipline, capital allocation)
A proven conceptual and strategic thinker who is capable of distilling, packaging and presenting complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
Must be seen as a strong business person who knows how to partner with senior executives and guide change.
Must bring immense curiosity; challenging the status quo and stirring innovative approaches to Aristocrat’s existing processes and operations.
Robust grounding in public company governance, compliance, and reporting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, regulatory environments)
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting (or equivalent), with advanced qualifications preferred (e.g., CA/CPA, MBA)
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced qualifications preferred (e.g., CA/CPA, MBA)

Responsibilities

Set vision and direction for the global Gaming finance function, driving innovation and improvement of financial planning and analysis processes to support decision-making.
Serve as a key business partner to the Chief Executive Officer for Aristocrat Gaming and the Gaming leadership team, identifying areas to strengthen operations and performance.
Support ongoing transformation initiatives within the Gaming organization and the company by driving Aristocrat's transformation agenda and assessing opportunities.
Contribute to the development and evolution of the global finance operating model to achieve short- and long-term improvements in finance processes, systems, and tools.
Develop, lead, organize, and manage a high-functioning global Gaming Finance department, providing vision and direction to senior managers.
Embody a culture of humility and high performance, driving initiatives forward to stay ahead of the company's agenda and growth plans.
Drive a strategic talent plan to ensure the ongoing development of Aristocrat's finance talent.
Partner with the business to develop, recommend, and establish short-term and long-range financial plans for the global Gaming organization consistent with corporate strategy.
Provide leadership in the development and continuous evaluation of financial strategic objectives and drive accountability for delivery against targets.
Interact internally and externally with executive-level management, consultants, customers, and corporate leaders.
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 focus on returns.
Ensure effective internal controls are in place supporting compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, ASX requirements, and applicable regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.