Senior Financial Analyst

Mattel UK Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global toy and family entertainment company is seeking a finance professional to support its EMEA operations. This role involves developing budgets, coordinating financial processes, and ensuring effective reporting. Candidates with a degree in finance and relevant experience in a fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply, embracing the company’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Benefits

Award-winning workplace culture

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role is essential.
• Experience in FMCG industry would be beneficial.
• Fluent in written & spoken English; additional language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Development and ownership of annual budget process and timeline.
• Coordinate Monthly, Quarterly, and Year-End Financial Close process.
• Prepare business performance deck for EMEA and Corporate HQ leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Job 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, 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.

Purpose of Position:

Finance function which supports operational, strategic and financial decision making at senior management level. Providing executive EMEA leadership with meaningful financial information to facilitate effective decision making. Cooperate with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic, fast paced environment to ensure we reach our sales, profitability and working capital goals. Continuously look for improvement and simplification, both within and outside of Finance Team.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

Working as part of a team on a pan-European level:

• Development and ownership of annual budget process and timeline (revenue and expenses)
• Overhead Budgeting & Spend analysis
• Work with Global FP&A tools to provide dashboard reporting metrics.
• Lead the sales reporting process and be responsible for preparing and submitting the weekly sales reports
• Coordinate Monthly, Quarterly and Year-End Financial Close process, and analyze actual financial results in comparison to established budget with in-depth monthly variance analysis
• Management & Variance analysis reporting to support EMEA Commercial management decision making
• Prepare business performance deck for EMEA and Corporate HQ leadership teams explaining main variances and provide recommendations
• Support EMEA Management Team with ad-hoc business performance analysis
• Support EMEA Internal & External Audit requests
• Collaborate and develop strong working relationships with other members of regional team to ensure their needs and the organization's needs are met while promoting a culture of high performance and quality customer service.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or another Business-related discipline
• 2-3 years experience in a similar role; experience in FMCG industry would be beneficial
• Fluent in written & spoken English; Additional European Language a plus
• Excellent communication & presentation skills; ability to liaise with people at all levels across the business
• Experience of dealing with both finance and non-finance colleagues at all levels
• Commercial acumen
• Strong analytical & Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Strong Organizational skills & attention to details
• Flexible and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Team player

Additional Information

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.

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.