Sr. Financial Analyst

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:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Sr. Financial Analyst to join our EMEA Brand Finance team, located in Amstelveen, The Netherlands, which is involved with advertising & promotions (A&P), consumer products licensing (CP) as well as pricing. In this role, you’ll be a strategic partner of the business and responsible for reporting, analysis, periodic close activities, forecasting, and annual planning processes.

The Opportunity

As a key member of our finance department, you will play a crucial role in driving financial planning, analysis, and decision-making processes for our organization.In this role you will provide primary support to regional and local CP and A&P teams. You will support them with their budget planning and tracking, while keeping an eye on regional strategic directions. Furthermore, you will support pricing planning with your dedicated brand portfolio.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + annual bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working, with possibility to work from abroad up to max 20 working days to use in a calendar year
• Participation in Mattel pension plan and collective insurance
• 30 days’ vacation per calendar year
• Gym membership discount , Mattel Toy discounts, and more.

What Your Impact Will Be

• Co-ordinate and manage periodic licensing sales forecasting processes, including timelines, accuracy, and strategic alignment
• Ongoing CP full P&L tracking and analysis.
• Preparation of CP business reviews for regional and global leadership.
• Co-ordinate and manage accurate A&P (advertising and promotions) planning and tracking in Anaplan and oracle
• Ensure full visibility and understanding of (planned) A&P spendings as well as the CP P&L
• Partner with marketing for strategic price determinations

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Close activities: month, quarter, and year close:
  • A&P: Manage the balance of previous year’s cost accruals including reversals and releases
  • A&P: Help build the close accrual
  • A&P + CP: Variation analysis
• Spend tracking and analysis (A&P):
  • Accuracy checks comparing Anaplan planning to Oracle actuals
  • Maintain a full overview of total spendings, plans and budget ownerships
  • Monitor spendings compared to minimum guarantee obligations
  • Notice and flag potential overspends
• Forecasting:
  • A&P: Help setting regional budgets by brand and country
  • A&P: Support and monitor budget owners’ detailed planning in Anaplan
  • CP: ‘own’ the full periodical forecast cycle. While working with the regional and local business teams. Including checks and controls
  • CP: Be aware and escalate any risk of plans going off track
• Business partnership (CP + A&P):
  • Be the financial point of contact for local and regional business teams with a pro-active attitude
  • A&P: You’ll ‘own’ a specific set of budgets – both regional and local
  • CP: You’ll be the financial ‘go-to-person’ for the business for advice and support.
• A&P project coding:
  • Update project coding and structures for marketeers to create POs (purchase orders)
• Manage your dedicated brand pricing portfolio in partnership with the commercial teams
• Ad hoc activities, including brand pricing, and A&P and CP analysis and reporting.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA is a plus
• Fluent in written & spoken English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• 4+ years of experience in a similar role; experience in the FMCG industry would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle,Anaplan) and the ability to quickly adapt to new financial systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being self-motivated and able to work independently
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial issues

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.

Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

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.