Associate Manager Finance - Global Pricing

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:

The Pricing & Global Commercial Finance Capabilities (GCFC) team manages North America and Asia Pacific pricing process in collaboration with respective regional marketing teams. Our Finance team works on revenue and margin management for all Mattel brands and our business partners include Marketing, Sales and other Finance teams. The team works on projects which have a direct impact on business decisions at the company. 

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

We are currently seeking an Associate Manager to join the Pricing & Global Commercial Financial Capabilities team in El Segundo, CA to play a critical role in supporting the Asia Pacific pricing process and working closely with regional marketing and sales teams to maximize growth and profitability. 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Support pricing approval process for Asia Pacific market and provide pricing analysis to drive growth and profitability

• Engage in forecast/budget cycles to provide prime cost and royalty projection with detailed analysis

• Track critical factors at SKU and brand level: sales, cost of sales, variable costs, margin and mix analysis (price & volume)

• Assist with analysis and presentation of financial data including pricing, margin, SKU efficiency and SKU level margins

• Develop, maintain and manage data in various databases for financial reporting and price tracking

• Manage system-related enhancements and issues for business partners (i.e. Anaplan and Hyperion) 

• Act as a key contact for a variety of questions, problem resolution and ad hoc projects

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• BS/BA required (Finance, Accounting, Economics preferred) and 5+ years related experience

• MBA/CPA with 3+ years of relevant experience in a finance, accounting, auditing, or other analytical field preferred

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

• Experience with Anaplan or Hyperion systems is a plus

• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects 

The annual base salary range for this position is between $114,000 and $130,000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary 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.

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 Affirmative Action/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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