Senior Financial Analyst

The Opportunity:

The American Girl Finance Department is seeking an energetic, self-starting Senior Financial Analyst to join the team. This position will report directly into the Senior Manager of Finance and be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the business unit. This is a high visibility role with exposure to various commercial and operational functions.

What Your Impact Will Be:

As Senior Financial Analyst, serve as independent cross-functional team lead on FP&A and Reporting processes and projects. Candidate must be able to represent fact-based positions, run analyses, and lead a wide variety of constituencies to accomplish objectives.

• Perform broad based financial responsibilities for the American Girl Division including current year & future year Forecasting, Reporting, and Commercial support
• Provide financial direction to cross functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Brand, Finance, Design & Development, Supply Chain) to help achieve Divisional & Brand objectives
• Partner with Corporate FP&A & Reporting teams to review forecasts / results to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and planning
• Effectively communicate financial results, concepts and issues with Senior Management
• Coordinate communications regarding financial reporting and planning processes
• Lead and drive in-depth financial analysis related to key business unit initiatives and strategic projects, including formulating steps and executing to successful conclusion
• Perform significant ad-hoc analyses by request
• Ensure compliance with Corporate policy and Sarbanes Oxley requirement

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• Current knowledge of GAAP and internal controls and experience executing monthly close processes
• 3+ years of experience with an MBA (or equivalent advance degree) in finance; or 5+ years’ experience in a related role
• Strong proficiency with MS Office tools; Advanced Excel modeling required
• Essbase (Hyperion Enterprise & Planning), ERP knowledge preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proactive, results oriented, and possess high ethical standards
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the toy, entertainment, consumer products industries a plus
• Experience working within a virtual team preferred
• 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 $104,000 and $125,000
**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.

Additional information

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.

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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

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

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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, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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.

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