The posting
At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.
We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe, including Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Italy.
While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.
We’ll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now – let’s talk about the role and who we’re looking for…
A bit about the role
This is a high-impact role within FP&A and partnering Commercial Finance and Senior Stakeholders to lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of critical financial models, reporting and strategic analysis. The role is central to shaping decision-making in a fast-moving environment, providing insight across business planning, scenario analysis, regulatory submissions and executive stakeholder engagement, including support on all matters relating to Gambling Commission engagement.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the strategic development of core Excel-based financial models using best-practice modelling techniques, ensuring they remain decision-useful as the business evolves, including sales forecasting models and integrated three-statement long-range plan models.
- Own the long-range plan model, ensuring it is updated for actuals and latest forecast and continues to evolve alongside SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and/or future planning systems.
- Work closely with the wider finance and commercial teams to ensure financial inputs can be captured accurately, including the creation of input templates where necessary. Design outputs that utilise data visualisation, trending and other tools to ‘tell the story’ of financial results
- Development and production of excel based reports, ensuring the production of the reports are efficient and include checks for accuracy.
- Provide high-quality ad-hoc financial analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making across Finance, Commercial and senior leadership.
- Build and adapt financial models as business needs evolve, including for business case appraisal, agile scenario planning, stress testing and financial resilience analysis.
- Ensure models and outputs are aligned to business planning methodologies and regulatory requirements, identify gaps between business needs and regulatory expectations, and develop pragmatic solutions, including support across all matters relating to Gambling Commission engagement.
- Work with stakeholders, including the Allwyn Executive Team, non-finance business partners and the wider Finance team, to deliver high-quality outputs to deadline and operate effectively in environments where requirements may be ambiguous or evolving.
- Partner with senior finance leadership on internal and external stakeholder engagement, including the preparation of high-quality reporting packs, analysis and messaging for senior management, executives and regulatory stakeholders.
- Production of manuals and training materials to enable the Allwyn finance team to take ownership of the models & reporting in the future
What experience we’re looking for
- Strong experience building and maintaining integrated financial models in Excel and PowerPoint, covering profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs, actuals versus budget and trend analysis.
- Strong experience supporting business planning cycles and building models and reporting packs that influence decision-making and meet the needs of senior stakeholders.
- Experience with SAC desirable, including system mapping and some configuration (if necessary). Sophisticated system knowledge to ensure reporting leverages system functionality to drive efficiency
- Strong understanding of the inter-relationships between the three financial statements and how business performance, balance sheet movements and cash flow interact.
- Demonstrated capability in agile scenario planning, with the ability to respond quickly to changing assumptions, assess implications and provide clear decision support.
- Ability to work collaboratively, working constructively with colleagues to solve problems
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to distil complexity, present clear recommendations and maintain high standards in fast-paced environments.
- Credibility and presence to work effectively with senior leaders, challenge constructively where appropriate, and influence outcomes through insight-led analysis.
- Proactive and driven, with the confidence to highlight risks and opportunities early, work independently at pace, and tailor messaging upwards to senior line management where needed.
- Comfortable working with ambiguity, using judgement to structure problems, define a practical path forward and keep stakeholders aligned as priorities evolve.
KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
- Financial models, analysis and reporting that are robust, insight-led and trusted by senior stakeholders, with clear ownership and sustainability within the wider Finance team.
- Delivery of high-quality outputs to deadline, with analysis that supports confident decision-making and adds clear value to strategic and regulatory priorities.
About us
At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet.
- ·Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We’re constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
- Giving back – Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.
- Sustainability – Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. We’ve already transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition, we’re working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.
- Empowering every voice – We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes. Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive – whether people play a game in a store or online, because when everyone can play, everyone wins..
An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre
At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues - they’re winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.
Benefits
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
- 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
- Single Private Health Cover
- Complimentary Private Medical
- Income Protection
- Flexible Benefits – EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes.
- Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)
- Wellness Allowance £500
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted Health Assessments
- Volunteering Days
- Matched Funding
We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we’ve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.
If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.
