(Senior) Financial Analyst

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.

For our office in Frankfurt, Germany, we are looking for a full-time

Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst (depending on experience)

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

In this position you will serve as a finance business partner and support for the DACH commercial team. Cooperate with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic, fast paced environment to ensure we reach our sales, profitability and working capital goals. Continuously look for improvement and simplification, both within and outside of the Finance Team.

What Your Impact Will Be

Primary Responsibilities:

• Management of customer benefits (actuals/forecast/accruals)
• Reporting, analysis and driving actions for improvement of customer profitability
• Analysis and control of customer promotional budgets
• Review and approval of on-invoice promotion discounts
• Support DACH Commercial Team, as well as EMEA Finance Team with ad-hoc analyses
• Partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to drive sales, profit and working capital metrics
• Maintain collaborative relations with regional and local teams

Major on-going complexities that the position faces on a regular basis:

• Fast paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders
• Broad portfolios of products, brands and customers
• Balancing between different objectives (local vs. regional, profitability vs. working capital etc.)

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Finance or Accounting Degree or equivalent in Finance or Business-related discipline
• Preferably 3-4 years of experience in a finance function
• Exposure to a commercial environment (retail or FMCG) would be advantageous
• Fluency in German is essential, with strong communicative skills in English
• Excellent implementation (efficiency, on time, on budget, on quality)
• Excellent communication skills;
• ability to liaise with people at all levels across the business
• Strong analytical skills
• Results oriented
• ability to apply sound commercial reasoning and logical thinking
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong technical skills (MS Access/Excel/SQL/VBA – manipulate complex/raw data)
• Experience with Oracle, AS400, Salesforce, HPT will be advantageous
• Commercial understanding of a consumer goods company
• Basic accounting knowledge with experience in journal entry and balance sheet reconciliation
• An independent, proactive individual who can manage deadline and take quick decisions

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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