Director of FP&A

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Role Summary The Director of FP&A is a key finance leader within Aristocrat Interactive, responsible for enterprise-wide planning, performance management, and financial insight. Partnering closely with senior executives, this role helps shape business strategy, evaluate investment decisions, and drive accountability for financial performance across the organisation. Reporting to the Vice President, FP&A, the Director owns the annual planning, forecasting, and reporting processes while building scalable analytics and decision-support capabilities that enable growth and long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities Key Planning Cycles & Business Partnering Own the Long Range Plan, Annual Plan, rolling forecasts, and Risk & Opportunity processes. Partner with senior leaders to evaluate business performance, critical initiatives, investment opportunities, and resource allocation decisions. Support business initiatives including market expansion, M&A evaluation, investment cases, and strategic projects. Financial Performance & Governance Own consolidated financial reporting and performance analysis for Aristocrat Interactive, providing clear and actionable insights to executive leadership, Group Finance, and Investor Relations. Drive weekly and monthly performance reviews, identifying emerging risks, opportunities, and performance trends. Ensure strong financial governance, planning processes, and alignment with Group policies, controls, and reporting standards. Partner across Finance to improve visibility, consistency, and accountability for financial performance. Data, Analytics & Operational Improvement Develop scalable reporting, indicators, and dashboards that support effective decision-making across the organization. Leverage data and analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy, performance insights, and commercial outcomes. Drive continuous improvement of planning, reporting, and financial management processes. Partner with Finance Systems, BI, and Enterprise Data teams to improve automation, data quality, and self-service reporting capabilities. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team. Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations, Product, Technology, and Commercial teams. Champion modern finance capabilities, including da…