Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

Our team manages the Global Forecasting and Analysis for the Company including developing the Annual and Quarterly Financial forecasts, Long range plans and monthly analysis on the Company’s financial results. We work with teams across the organization and communicate performance to our business partners including the Senior Leadership team and Board of Directors.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

Mattel is currently looking for Sr. Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning team in El Segundo, CA. You will play a critical role in supporting the financial management of Mattel’s largest divisions. This is an opportunity to learn about and coordinate with Mattel’s Global subsidiaries and other internal finance organizations including Regional Commercial Finance, Strategic Planning, the Controller’s office, Operations Finance, and Global Brand Teams for key inputs into the financial planning and analysis process.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Support the development, analysis, and forecasting of the financial plan and quarterly forecasts for the consolidated Company
• Consolidate, analyze, and summarize the monthly financial results for the Company against the plan, forecasts, and prior results and present findings to management
• Develops short- and long-range financial targets for the total Company including specific regional targets that take into account the change in costs, inflation, sales and local pricing initiatives
• Effectively communicate the business performance via in-depth analysis of the P&L including Sales, cost of sales, gross margin, A&P, SG&A and EBITDA
• Participate in strategic initiatives that focus on efficient utilization of resources, require in-depth financial analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with subsidiaries and other internal finance organizations including Strategic Planning, Controller’s office, Operations Finance, Sales Forecasting, Sales Finance and Global Brand Teams for key inputs to the financial planning and forecasting process.
• Evaluate business problems and build quantitative models to support business decisions
• Represent the Finance point-of-view at cross-functional meetings with business units such as Sales, Design, Development, and Marketing
• Support weekly performance forecasting and reporting of key business metrics including shipping and inventory projections
• Coordinates with the markets major events that impact accounting and financials, e.g. tax changes, audits, changes in divisional reporting methodologies, and requirements for forecasts and actuals
• Maintains on-going relationship with the markets to understand the state of the business, the major changes and the key factors that impact the business.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate policy and Sarbanes Oxley requirements

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• BS/BA required (Finance, Accounting, Economics preferred)
• CPA or MBA preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in financial/P&L analysis
• Advanced analytical and quantitative modeling skills. Proven track record of converting information into data-driven insights.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in all other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to quickly gain proficiency in new/multiple financial systems
• Oracle GL/Project Accounting and Hyperion Financial Management experience preferred
• Proactive, high energy and detail/results-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrate ownership of the business
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between 104,000 and $130,000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. 

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