Finance Director

The mission of the role is to support the VP Commercial Finance in developing the FP&A function which will support the growth and development of the business. The role is a genuine finance business partner to the organisation and will support the consolidated reporting, analysis, insight, forecasting and budgeting to the Pixel United leadership team and Aristocrat Group. The outlook is primarily internal, with the CFO of Pixel United, the finance team, the leadership team and the 3 studios but the position is also part of the Aristocrat Group Finance organisation. The role communicates with and utilises the resources and support available within Aristocrat Group in Planning & Reporting, Tax, Treasury and Accounting Services.

This role is to be offered on an initial 9 month FTC. It is also offered on a hybrid work basis of at least 2 days per week at our central London office.

What You'll Do (Job Requirements)

• Prepare the weekly and monthly reporting for leadership team and Aristocrat Group review (KPI report, monthly actuals vs plan, etc.)



• Support the budgeting and reforecasting process for Pixel United and studios. Monitor and report the Pixel United Group spend - Annual Plan, Reforecasts, monthly actuals. Monitor and report the performance of games in portfolio (growth, return on marketing investments, profitability, KPIs, etc.).



• Partner with other teams - HR, Product, Data Science, Business Development, M&A - in supporting the growth and development of the business.



• Support new games modelling and forecasting - including scenarios analysis, ensure updated forecasts reflected in overall Reforecasts and Plan. Input into new games business case and ultimate (forecast) and decision-making process.



• As part of the Pixel United finance team, work closely to ensure all aspects of spend have been considered and recorded during the forecasting and planning process.



• Support reporting and analysis to Senior Management and to Group Finance. Includes any additional Half Year and Year End reporting.



• Support the implementation and integration of new systems (BI tool, planning and budgeting, etc.). Foster continuous improvement and efficiency across Pixel United.



• Support cost efficiency initiatives.



• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support if and when needed. Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple teams.
  
  Previous experience in digital B2C or technology sectors highly preferred. Experience working with digital platforms, App developers and/or in the video games industry an advantage.



• At least 8-10 years' experience in comparable roles.



• Excellent understanding of finance systems, including BI tools.



• Experience with finance & business processes implementation and improvement. Solid analytical and decision-making skills.



• Advanced Excel skills and solid analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills.



• Demonstrated financial acumen and/or analytical experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results.



• Investment analysis & modelling of business cases.



• Experience defining business requirements, evaluation of solution options/alternatives, business process and business process documentation.



• Experience in international finance business partnering role.
  
  Pixel United is the free-to-play, mobile-first games business of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL). Headquartered in London, Pixel United comprises three operating businesses: Product Madness, Plarium and Big Fish Games along with a number of studios located around the globe. The businesses span multiple key genres and with team of people around the globe and a strong focus on responsible gameplay, Pixel United leverages the Aristocrat Group's recognisable game brands together with its in-house development, marketing capabilities and best-in-class LIVE ops, to entertain millions of players across the globe each day., Pixel United is a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We create games the world loves. Our people make us who we are, and we define ourselves by our drive, our energy, and our passion. They get global career opportunities and all the support necessary to entertain millions of players across the globe each day.