Sr Financial Analyst - FP&A

$104,000 - $125,000/Yr

Mattel Hq - El Segundo, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

El Segundo, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Sr. Financial Analyst - FP&A at Mattel plays a critical role in supporting the financial management of the company's largest divisions. This position involves developing and analyzing financial forecasts, consolidating monthly financial results, and communicating performance insights to senior leadership. The analyst will collaborate with various internal finance organizations and subsidiaries to ensure accurate financial planning and analysis, while also participating in strategic initiatives and maintaining compliance with corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, analysis, and forecasting of the financial plan and quarterly forecasts for the consolidated Company
• Consolidate, analyze, and summarize the monthly financial results for the Company against the plan, forecasts, and prior results and present findings to management
• Develop short- and long-range financial targets for the total Company including specific regional targets
• Effectively communicate the business performance via in-depth analysis of the P&L including Sales, cost of sales, gross margin, A&P, SG&A and EBITDA
• Participate in strategic initiatives that focus on efficient utilization of resources
• Coordinate with subsidiaries and other internal finance organizations for key inputs to the financial planning and forecasting process
• Evaluate business problems and build quantitative models to support business decisions
• Represent the Finance point-of-view at cross-functional meetings with business units
• Support weekly performance forecasting and reporting of key business metrics
• Coordinate with the markets on major events that impact accounting and financials
• Maintain ongoing relationships with the markets to understand the state of the business and key factors that impact it
• Ensure compliance with Corporate policy and Sarbanes Oxley requirements

Requirements

• BS/BA required (Finance, Accounting, Economics preferred)
• CPA or MBA preferred
• 5+ years' experience in financial/P&L analysis
• Advanced analytical and quantitative modeling skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in all other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to quickly gain proficiency in new/multiple financial systems
• Oracle GL/Project Accounting and Hyperion Financial Management experience preferred
• Proactive, high energy and detail/results-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ownership of the business
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial systems and tools
• Familiarity with toy or consumer goods industry

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible work environment
• Health and wellness programs