Aristocrat Leisure Limited

Senior Finance Manager, FP&A

Aristocrat Leisure Limited$120K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or related analytical roles.
  • Expertise in FP&A and operating expense planning for various cost categories.
  • Strong skills in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
  • Experience with complex budget and reporting cycles in large organizations.
  • Ability to analyze large datasets and provide actionable financial insights.
  • Knowledge of AI tools and automation to enhance reporting efficiency.
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems related to finance.

Responsibilities

  • Direct FP&A planning workflows and manage deadlines effectively.
  • Maintain detailed records of various financial expense categories.
  • Consolidate financial inputs for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Conduct variance analyses on operating expenses and cost categories.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to validate cost assumptions and manage expenses.
  • Ensure the development and maintenance of FP&A reporting dashboards.
  • Support the standardization of FP&A templates and process documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package to support wellbeing.
  • Incentives and bonuses based on performance.
  • Paid time off and health benefits.
  • Retirement plans and insurance coverage.
  • Details of specific benefits discussed during the recruitment process.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an exceptionally skilled Sr. Finance Manager - FP&A to join our dynamic Finance team. This new role offers an outstanding opportunity to not only manage critical financial operations but also develop the future of our cost planning processes. You will be at the forefront of innovation and excellence, ensuring flawless execution and world-class reporting standards. Come be a part of an ambitious and collaborative team that values your expertise!

What You'll Do
  • Direct the routine FP&A planning workflow, arranging calendars, templates, inputs, submissions, and the assignment of analyst tasks across Business Units and Corporate Functions.
  • Maintain comprehensive expense planning records for consulting, computer and communications, depreciation, rent, travel, marketing, professional services, and other FP&A cost categories.
  • Support annual budget, quarterly forecast, and monthly reporting cycles by consolidating SMG&A inputs, preparing analysis, and identifying key movements, risks, and opportunities.
  • Carry out in-depth variance analysis on SMG&A costs, including consulting spend, technology costs, depreciation, rent, travel, marketing, professional services, and other operating expenses.
  • Collaborate with Business Units, Corporate Functions, Finance, and Accounting to understand cost drivers, validate assumptions, reconcile results, and support disciplined expense management.
  • Collaborate with the RCOE team to ensure appropriate SMG&A reporting, dashboarding, and self-service analytics are developed, maintained, and aligned to collaborator needs.
  • Support the creation, testing, and integration of standardized FP&A planning templates, cost category definitions, reporting outputs, and process documentation.
  • Identify data quality issues, process gaps, and improvement opportunities, bringing up themes, insights, and recommended actions to the Director.
  • Assist with scenario modeling to assess the impact of investment decisions, cost reduction initiatives, supplier spend, project phasing, and changes in operating assumptions.
  • Support collaborator adoption of standardized FP&A planning and reporting processes through clear communication, practical mentorship, and hands-on support.
  • Serve as the second-in-command to the Director by supporting the FP&A business partnering model. Help manage collaborator requests, coordinate analyst support with business priorities, prepare materials for senior discussions, and maintain consistent messaging within the team.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and technical direction to FP&A Finance Analysts, building capability in expense analysis, financial modeling, data quality, reporting, collaborator support, and business partnering.

What We're Looking For
  • Minimum of 10+ years' experience in Finance, FP&A, Business Partnering, Management Reporting, or related analytical roles.
  • Extensive background in FP&A or operating expense planning, covering consulting, technology, depreciation, rent, travel, marketing, professional services, or other discretionary cost categories.
  • Proven forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and data reconciliation skills.
  • Experience supporting budget, forecast, month-end reporting, or management reporting cycles in a complex organization.
  • Ability to work with large datasets, resolve issues, and translate financial data into clear insights, commentary, and recommendations.
  • Experience bringing to bear AI-enabled tools, automation, and workflow improvements to improve planning efficiency, reporting quality, data validation, and insight generation.
  • Strong attention to detail, process rigor, and ability to manage competing planning and reporting deadlines.
  • Strong collaborator engagement and business partnership skills across Business Units, Corporate Functions, Finance, Accounting, and data teams.
  • Proven ability to lead through influence, coordinate analyst priorities, review deliverables, maintain team rhythm, and support day-to-day execution without formal HR direct-report accountabilities.
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, including reporting packs, analysis, and management commentary.
  • Experience with planning, reporting, or ERP systems such as Anaplan, TM1, D365, Power BI, or data warehouse environments desirable.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Join us in this exciting new role and help us achieve our vision with seamless implementation and world-class standards! You will be instrumental in driving our financial success!

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About Aristocrat Leisure Limited

Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an Australian gaming company that designs and manufactures slot machines and other gaming technology. The company was founded in 1953 and has since grown to become one of the largest gaming companies in the world. Aristocrat Leisure Limited has a presence in over 90 countries and employs over 10,000 people. The company's products are used in a variety of settings including casinos, bars, and clubs. Aristocrat Leisure Limited is known for its innovative and high-quality gaming products and has won numerous awards for its work.
Learn more about Aristocrat Leisure Limited
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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