Associate Financial Analyst - Brand Finance

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:

The Global Brand Team (GBT) Finance Department is seeking a collaborative and self-motivated Associate Financial Analyst to join the team in its Fisher-Price office in East Aurora, NY. This position reports directly into the Director of Finance and provides an opportunity to work cross-functionally within GBT and across the Mattel organization.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

As Associate Financial Analyst, support cross-functional team on FP&A and Reporting processes and projects. Candidate must be able to represent fact-based positions, run analyses, and partner with a wide variety of constituencies to accomplish objectives.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Provide financial direction to cross functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Brand, Finance, Design & Development, Supply Chain) to help achieve brand profitability objectives
• Partner with Corporate FP&A & Reporting teams to review forecasts / results to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and planning
• Effectively communicate financial results, concepts and issues with Senior Management
• Coordinate communications regarding key financial deliverables
• Support in-depth financial analysis related to key category/brand initiatives and strategic projects, including formulating steps and executing to successful conclusion
• Perform significant ad-hoc analyses by request

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Highly motivated and inquisitive, with a desire to learn and grow within the organization
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize workloads to accurately meet business requirements
• Ability to step out of comfort zones by taking assignments of increasing complexity and ambiguity
• Strong analytical abilities and demonstrated confidence in conclusions from analysis; ability to clearly communicate recommendations to cross functional teams at all levels
• Responsible, resourceful, and goal-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work within a cross-campus finance organization preferred
• Understanding of P&L desired
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 1-3 years experience in a related role; CPA preferred
• Strong proficiency with MS Office tools; Advanced Excel modeling required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proactive, results oriented, and possess high ethical standards
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the toy, entertainment, consumer products industries a plus
• Internal applicants - if you feel you meet the qualifications listed above, please discuss with your manager and apply on-line.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

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 coll