Finance Coordinator FP&A EMEA

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 Opportunity: 

Mattel is currently seeking for a Regional Finance Coordinator, based in Barcelona, to join the EMEA Regional FP&A Team.  We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn and develop him/herself in a multinational and challenging environment.

We look for people that are excited by a challenge, want to be rewarded for performance and who are motivated to make things happen. Through your experience at Mattel you will be able to discover your inner spirit by seeing the business from different perspectives and accelerating your career growth.

Do you want to be part of it?

What Your Impact Will Be: 

In this position you’ll be primarily involved in Advertising spend budget/admin management, and Overhead Spend analysis, working closely with Marketing, Brand Finance and Accounting teams.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Tracking and analysis of regional Advertising and overhead spend, including:

• Purchase Order (PO) administration; coding of spend matches the brand budget, follow up marketing on PO status, etc.
• Reconcile open POs to overall brand budgets at month/qtr end to facilitate budget analysis and accruals, Notice and flag potential overspends.
• Support Finance team with Ad-hoc activities such as running reports, investigate variances, prepare analysis templates for general expenses, etc.
• Support information on Audit requests.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, Marketing and Sales teams to ensure smooth operations.

What We’re Looking For: 

• 2-3 years of Finance experience in a multinational environment would be desirable.
• Fluent in English & Spanish is a must.
• Strong MS Office knowledge. Proficient in MS Excel, being able to manipulate complex raw data.  COUPA, Oracle, HPT a bonus.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive nature.
• Able to identify and address process improvements and share expertise with others.
• Willingness to take responsibility and ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Build and maintain effective collaborative relationships with a large number of stakeholders.
• Positive attitude, will-do-can-do.

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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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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.

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