Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY:   Mattel is currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Advertising Finance team in El Segundo, CA.  You will play an important role in tracking the advertising spend while closely collaborating with global marketing and finance teams. Your role includes supporting the systems that we use to plan and track advertising expenses as well as day-to-day management of advertising budgets. This position reports to the Manager, Franchise Finance/Advertising Planning.   

WHAT YOUR IMPACT WILL BE:  

• Support the Advertising Planning system (Anaplan Platform) - Coordinate with global stakeholders across the Finance/Marketing organizations to support the budget tracking process and keep the Anaplan platform updated.
• Assist the US and Global Brand Team with budget management activities on the Oracle platform.
• Support marketing teams with project management activities such as keeping track of marketing estimates against planned budgets.
• Assist in the coordination and management of monthly/quarterly close process for advertising.  
• Support the preparation and submission of AOP (Annual Operating Plan) and Forecasts throughout the year.
• Perform ad hoc analysis as projects and needs arise throughout the year.

Qualifications

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in a finance, accounting, auditing, or other analytical field or MBA 
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel 
• Experience with Anaplan, Hyperion, Oracle systems a plus
• Ability to work with large amounts of data and to stay organized with mail communications
• Understanding of financial and accounting concepts
• Clear and transparent communication skills

Additional Information

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK HERE:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.

OUR APPROACH TO HYBRID WORK

We embrace a hybrid work model to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where everyone can deliver on our shared purpose and realize their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with tech-enabled hybrid work, our focus is to provide flexibility while enabling collaboration for moments that matter.

WHO WE ARE:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. 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, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.