Financial Analyst (12 months contract)

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, entertain 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.

Job Purpose:
 

In this job you will assist Manager Finance in completing Financial Forecast and monthly Actuals Submission of Overheads in EMEA region.
 

Main Tasks and Accountabilities:

• Monthly Closing activities support, interactions with local finance / accounting
• Bring insights and analytics to the business to drive actions
• Perform controlling activities on the defined P&L lines
• Provide ad hoc, in-depth analysis that leverage individual understanding of key KPIs and their relationship to the underlying business.
• Key player of the forecasting and annual budget cycle

We require:

• University degree in Finance or similar field
• Solid 1-2 years experience of working in Finance related position
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel/Access; being able to manipulate complex, raw data
• Ability to demonstrate business and financial acumen
• Process improvement focus and proactive mindset
• Strong communicator across multiple functions
• Strong ownership - Willingness to take responsibility and the ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Sound business judgment; ability to interpret issues and recommend
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a proactive nature
• Able to identify and address process improvements, and share expertise with others

We offer:

• International working environment and unique company culture
• Personal development opportunities
• Friendly atmosphere in dynamic team
• Full time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualification
• Life insurence
• Medical card for employees and family members (Medicover)
• Multisport card
• Opportunity to participate in international projects
• Modern office very close to city center

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.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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 Hybrid Work

We embrace a hybrid work model to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where everyone can deliver on our shared purpose and realize their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with tech-enabled hybrid work, our focus is to provide flexibility while enabling collaboration for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

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.