Associate Financial Analyst / 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 organization provides financial support and guidance to the Global Brand Teams (GBT) including Marketing, Design, Packaging, and Product Development. We provide a perspective and analysis on future product line profitability and development.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

The Global Brand Team (GBT) Finance org. is seeking an energetic, collaborative and self-motivated Associate Financial Analyst / Financial Analyst to join the team at its Corporate Headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This position will report to the Manager of Finance, and provide an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams within the GBT and across total Mattel.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Provide financial direction to brand teams to achieve brand profitability targets
• Represent the finance point-of-view at cross-functional meetings with design, marketing, sales, and other functions as we develop the toy line for future years
• Develop annual operating plans, budgets, and communicate business performance against plan and prior years
• Review quarterly forecasts, including SG&A and Advertising, to ensure accurate financial planning
• Support any ad-hoc financial and strategic analysis related to key business unit initiatives

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• BS/BA required (Finance, Accounting, Economics preferred)
• Excel proficiency (modeling and forecasting) required; PowerPoint or other graphics presentation capability preferred
• Excellent ability to perform analytics on business and provide insights
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a fast paced and complex environment with short deadlines
• Passionate about delivering results with a proactive, results-oriented mindset and a commitment to high ethical standards
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written; energetic attitude with an ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders
• Understanding of systems used by the Brand Finance team (Tableau, Anaplan, Cognos, Hyperion) a plus
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the toy, entertainment, consumer products industries a plus
• 2+ years’ of experience in a related role for Associate Financial Analyst and 3+ years for Financial Analyst.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $105,000
**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. 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.

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 e