Senior Financial Analyst - Logistics

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 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:

Mattel Finance hires leaders. Every one of our finance professionals works in a global finance organization interacting with senior leadership and with the accountability and responsibility to grow a career. We are a strong and nimble finance department focused on driving business results in the most cost-effective manner. We pride ourselves on consistent processes, fast decisions, and increased accountability.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

Mattel is currently looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to act as a key member of the Global Supply Chain Finance Team.  Reporting to the Finance Manager of Logistics, this role’s primary responsibility will be subject matter expert on Global Logistics Finance to drive FPA activities on a budget of $500 million and support strategic projects analysis and follow up globally– including global network optimization, which includes the location and size of distribution centers, and the understanding of production to final customer delivery of value.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Conduct financial planning/forecast, and actual cost variance analysis for reporting on logistics operations for North America market
• Consolidate annual operating plans and budgets for Global Logistics, and communicate business performance against plan and prior years to stakeholders
• Provide business and financial guidance to all levels of the Logistics organization
• Partner with North America Logistics team to provide strategic business decision support
• Conduct financial analysis and planning for strategic initiatives that focus on efficient resource utilization (cost saving and optimization), require in-depth financial analysis and continuous improvement initiatives and provide performance tracking
• Become a subject matter expert on Mattel’s systems and Logistics operation and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate policies and Sarbanes Oxley requirements

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience or MBA and 3+ years of related experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to think creatively, highly- driven, self-motivated and intellectually curious
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills a must
• Ability to collaborate, lead/facilitate meetings and develop/maintain relationships across the organization to enable effective completion of business objectives
• Sound business judgment and ability to influence groups and/or more senior associate
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

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 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 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.

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