Senior Financial Associate - Trade Finance

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.

The Team:

Mattel Finance hires leaders. Every one of our finance professionals works in a global finance organization interacting with senior leadership and with the accountability and responsibility to grow a career. We are a strong and nimble finance department focused on driving business results in the most cost-effective manner. We pride ourselves on consistent processes, fast decisions, and increased accountability.

The Opportunity:

Mattel is currently seeking a full-time employee for the US Sales Finance team in El Segundo, CA. This role is a key member of the customer business team, demonstrating ownership of the business as well as managing all financial aspects of Mattel’s relationship with the nation’s largest retailers. The position reports into the Sr. Manager, Sales Finance.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Process and manage customer deductions by running ROI of program and ensuring proof of performance is sufficient
• Research audit claims for validity
• Ensure customer deduction issues are reconciled and solved timely
• Work closely with the Sales team to coordinate support on deductions and resolve customer issues.
• Maintain positive relationships with top customers and effectively communicate with them to resolve any discrepancies or disputes.
• Work cross functionally with Sales Directors, FP&A, Accounting, Controller’s office, and Marketing
• Work to reduce aged AR and ensure timely repayments from customers.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and maintain accurate records for internal and external auditors
• Maintain the Trade Promotion Management system to ensure accurate tracking and analysis of promotions and deductions.
• Process the year-end accrual and reconcile accounts to ensure accurate financial statements

What We’re Looking For:

• BA/BS in Finance or related studies preferred or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years work experience, preferably in a fast-moving consumer goods company & commercial experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel proficiency a plus)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• High degree of initiative, drive, confidence, and resilience – ability to develop the team against a multi-year agenda
• Flexible and teamwork oriented
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $82,000 and $102,000
**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.

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 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 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.