Financial Analyst

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 TeamEMEA Brand Finance is fully dedicated to support EMEA Franchise team (Local and Regional Marketing, and Consumer Products team).It oversees, A&P (Advertising & Promotion) budget, CP P&L and Product selection & PricingIn this role, you'll be a strategic partner to the business and responsible for reporting, analysis, periodic close activities, forecasting, and annual planning processesThe OpportunityFinance Analyst role based in Warsaw, part of the EMEA Brand Finance Team you'll report to the EMEA A&P lead.You'll play an instrumental role in ensuring an effective A&P management process across some of the EMEA markets and across all brands within the Mattel portfolioWorking hand in hand with the Regional & Local Marketing Team you will be guarantor of a reliable set of data in the A&P tracking tool and correct setting & tracking of A&P Accrual.You will support also Regional & local team on their Product selection and pricing for some brands, ensuring a profitable line setup and flawless local activationYou might also support on the CP P&L management interacting with the local teams during the Forecasting process.What Your Impact Will Be :

Core responsibilities :

• Close activities :

month, quarter, and year close :

Manage the balance of previous year's cost accruals including reversals and releases

Help build the close accrual

Variation analysis

Help setting regional budgets by brand and country

Support and monitor budget owners' detailed planning in Anaplan

own' the full periodical forecast cycle. While working with the regional and local business teams. Including checks and controls

Be aware and escalate any risk of plans going off track

You'll 'own' a specific set of budgets - both regional and local

You'll be the financial 'go-to-person' for the business for advice and support.

MUST HAVE

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 :

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.

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 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 / >

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