Finance Coordinator

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, entertain 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

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic, international Finance team based in the Mattel office in the Netherlands. Team is responsible for a large portfolio of bank accounts, managing, navigating and planning cashflows and ensuring all internal stakeholders are supported in their cash related queries. Our day to day work is a mix of forecasting, troubleshooting, supervision and administration which provides variety of activities to keep you busy every day.

Job Description

• A customer facing role working as part of a global team, ensure an on-going emphasis on client service and satisfaction
• Daily contact with the Offshore Team to support the processes performed by the MGSS
• Regular contact with our internal customers to resolve issues relating to Banking
• Regular contact with our Bank providers to ensure the smooth running of the processes
• Oversight and Support of Month End Processes; Reconciling Bank Balances to General Ledgers, validating that month end accounted cash positions are reflected accurately with full explanation on any reconciling differences
• Resolve escalated unaccounted items by follow up, investigation, escalation etc.
• Clear unreconciled items based on information provided
• Process paper bank statements as needed
• Monitoring and / or Processing of payments directly in the Treasury Management System & ERP system based on underlying request within agreed timelines
• Working with our Corporate Banking Partners in the regions for resolution of any queries that are raised. (Payment Resolution, Remittance Confirmation etc.)

• Regional Cash Management
• Support the preparation of Regional Cash Balances; with appropriate actions being taken based upon the Regional Lead’s direction
• Preparation of Regional Bank Charge Analysis; submitting Regional Charge Analysis to the Regional Lead.
• Preparation and / or review of Intercompany Loan Positions
• Provide any required support to the Global / Regional Banking Tower Lead as required

Qualifications

• Fluency in English (written & spoken) and one other European language is a plus
• Microsoft Office Skills, Excel etc.
• Knowledge, insight, and interest in financial administrative & accounting processes
• Experience in working with Oracle is a plus
• Experience in working in a Shared Services organization with an offshore BPO partner is a plus
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people and skill sets across multiple time zones
• Influencing skills & flexibility
• Strong problem-solving skills, and confident to recommend innovative solutions
• Strong organizational skills & ability to prioritize
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Possesses excellent demonstrated customer interaction, collaboration, negotiation and written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance and/or Accounting, or a minimum 2 to 3 years’ equivalent work experience

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.

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 Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.