Financial Analyst - Investor Relations

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 Opportunity: 

The Mattel Investor Relations team is responsible for communicating the company’s strategy and financial performance to Wall Street investors and analysts. Reporting to the Vice President of Investor Relations, this is a highly visible role that will work closely with the Company’s CEO & CFO in preparation for quarterly earnings calls, conferences, investor meetings and other events involving the financial community. 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Develop a strong understanding of Mattel’s strategy, industry and competitive landscape
• Contribute to the development and execution of a proactive Investor Relations strategy
• Support preparation and execution of quarterly earnings calls, including development of scripts, press release, slide presentation and Q&A documents
• Manage workstreams related to production of investor events and presentations
• Assist with planning and executing investor marketing opportunities including conferences, road shows and meetings
• Review and analyze sell-side analyst research including financial models and monitor consensus estimates
• Contribute to regular communications with the senior management team on how Mattel’s stock is performing, investor sentiment, etc.
• Manage IR website as well as internal databases including contact management system
• Analyze and identify firms/funds that fit Mattel’s investment profile
• Support all ad-hoc analysis in support of IR function

What We’re Looking For: 

• Organized and detail-oriented self-starter who can effectively manage and execute projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Discerning with the ability to both identify critical issues and communicate thoughtful solutions.
• Minimum 3+ years of corporate work experience.
• Prior experience in investor relations, investment banking, equity research, investment management or other finance function is required.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• BA/BS in business, finance or a related field with a quantitative background preferred; MBA and/or CFA a plus.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $98,400 and $115,000
**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.

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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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 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 generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

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, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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.

Videos to watch:
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