Senior Financial Analyst

Mattel, Inc.; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global toy company is seeking a finance professional in Slough. The role involves supporting operational and financial decision-making, leading budget processes, and collaborating with stakeholders in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in finance and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position strives for excellence and values collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role; FMCG experience beneficial.
• Fluent in written & spoken English; additional language a plus.
• Ability to cooperate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own annual budget process and timeline.
• Lead the sales reporting process and prepare weekly sales reports.
• Coordinate Monthly, Quarterly and Year-End Financial Close process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

HPT / Oracle

Job description

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• HPT / Oracle experience 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
• Multicultural mindset & respectful

Mattel EMEA 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 company culture values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. 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.