Sr Financial Analyst - Licensing

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:

The Global Brand Team (GBT) Finance provides financial support and guidance to the Global Brand Teams (GBT) including Marketing, Design and Product Development. We provide the perspective and analysis on future product line profitability and development.

The Opportunity: 

The Global Brand Team (GBT) Finance team is seeking an energetic, collaborative and self-motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join the team at its Corporate Headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This position will report to the Manager of Finance, and provide an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams within the GBT and across total Mattel.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Assist in the development of in-licensing pro forma P&Ls and deal performance tracking
• Drive quarterly licensor forecasting in collaboration with Commercial In-Licensing and Marketing teams
• Review and approve in-licensing CAS and royalty payments, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
• Participate in portions of royalty accounting, including prepaid write-offs, audits, and relief assessments
• Provide financial direction to brand teams that allow us to achieve brand profitability targets for in-licensed product lines
• Represent the finance point-of-view at cross-functional meetings with design, marketing, sales, and other functions as we develop toy lines for future years with current and new licensors
• Manage SG&A budgets for in-licensing business
• Support any other ad-hoc financial and strategic analysis related to key business unit initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to influence/negotiate with key stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong documentation skills with attention to detail a must
• Self-starter with problem solving skills
• Ability to perform analytics on business and provide insights
• Ability to handle/adapt to multiple projects in a fast paced and complex environment with short deadlines
• Must be proactive, results oriented, and possess high ethical standards
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the toy, entertainment, consumer products industries a plus
• BS/BA required (Finance, Accounting, Economics preferred); MBA preferred
• 3+ years’ experience with an MBA (or equivalent advanced degree) or 5+ years’ experience in a related role
• Excel proficiency (modeling and forecasting) required; PowerPoint or other graphics presentation capability preferred

*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. 

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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.

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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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