Junior Financial Analyst

Join our Commercial Finance team within Product and Technology FP&A to help with precise financial data and forecasting. This role is vital for strategic financial planning and top-notch analysis for our Product and Technology customers in Europe. Join us in our journey of innovation and excellence

What You'll Do

• Assist the Commercial Finance team in crafting yearly plans and quarterly predictions, guaranteeing alignment with strategic goals and thoroughly detailing all assumptions.

• Make manual modifications to annual plans and forecasts, such as creating new positions, transferring employees, and implementing organizational adjustments, all while preserving a detailed audit record.

• Develop standardized templates for the annual planning and forecasting process, share with collaborators, and oversee system uploads to meet reporting deadlines.

• Accurately prepare and submit month-end journals ahead of close deadlines.

• Maintain and optimize the contractor tracking system, updating details and records for all ALAB contractors.

• Process invoicing for software and contractor vendors, managing related accruals.

• Track and maintain the capital expenditure schedule for tangible and intangible assets.

• Prepare detailed monthly variance analysis for P&L cost items, including current month, flux, and year-to-date performance.

• Maintain a schedule of headcount movements, including new hires, leavers, and transfers.

• Provide decision support analysis and argument support as requested.

• Develop presentation materials for monthly and quarterly business reviews.

• Identify and monitor key business drivers to improve efficiencies.

• Act as a reliable finance collaborator for D&D collaborators.

• Engage in other ad hoc projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in an FP&A, commercial finance, or management accounting role.

• Part-qualified accountant or finalist stage ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment across multiple time zones.

• Proactive, inquisitive, and diligent with strong commercial competence.

• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a time-sensitive manner.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proven great teammate capable of working independently.

• Demonstrable proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred experience

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Familiarity with IBM Analytics & Anaplan (or similar corporate reporting cube environment).

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), SAP Concur.

• Knowledge of Power Query, Power BI, or similar BI dashboard tools.

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

Additional Information

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.