Manager, Commercial Finance

Chicago, IL, United States

Gaming:

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

Essential Job Functions:

* Prepare and maintain monthly/quarterly financial and forecast reports that provide management with information used in the decision-making process* Assist in leading the Tables' month-end close process within the Commercial Finance function, collaborating with Accounting to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data.* Conduct thorough investigations, identify key business drivers, and provide analysis of variances from targeted results along with recommendations to close any gaps. Identify trends in performance and implement recommended actions to improve performance in consultation with the Americas leadership team. Subsequent compilation of comprehensive financial reports to facilitate strategic planning and performance evaluation to senior leadership.* Maintain and utilize statistical databases for analysis and reporting purposes. Partner with Commercial Analytics to drive efficient data processes and reconciliation across data sources.* Support FP&A management with special projects and ad-hoc requests that require financial and operational analysis.* Provides financial modeling capability/support for all product related business cases, including long term strategic initiatives.* Understand and actively manage direct costs (BOM, R&M, Refurb, Spare Parts, Royalties, etc.) as well as operating expenses.* Tracks performance of products against approved business cases; ensures targets included in forecasts and plan.* Adheres to generally accepted accounting principles and similar financial regulations.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting or related field or its equivalent.

Required Experience:

* 5-8 years experience in Financial / Accounting roles (proven proficiency in financial analysis).* Experience in managing multiple stakeholders, across multiple locations. Must have worked in large, multi-layered organizations.* Track record of process improvement initiatives.

Preferred Experience:

* Gaming industry experience would be preferable.* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with Tableau/Salesforce would be preferable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail* Solid organizational and time management skills* Ability to thrive in a fast-pace environment and manage multiple priorities effectively* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams* Familiarity with financial and accounting regulations* Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite* Strong understanding of data management, cleaning, and analysis

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation, or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. L&W is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: EEOC Poster.

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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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