2027 MBA Finance Summer Intern

Mattel; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Networking with executives

Job summary

Mattel is seeking MBA Finance Summer Interns for a 10-12 week program based at our El Segundo, CA headquarters. Interns are paired with mentors and participate across finance teams including FP&A, Commercial & Sales Finance, Brand & Franchise, Treasury, Tax and Global Supply Chain Finance.

Responsibilities include building complex analyses, collaborating with global teams, and presenting financial highlights to senior executives.

Qualifications

• 1styear MBA student enrolled in a full-time program, or PM/night student graduating in 2028
• 3 years work experience prior to business school
• Have a strong interest in a Finance career with market leading company
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• CPA, depending on group placement (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Build complex financial analyses with inputs from various global teams
• Work within a team environment to develop in-depth analysis and actionable recommendations to complex financial issues
• Communicate and present financial highlights to Senior Executives
• Individual: Day-to-day and special project responsibilities within one of our current finance teams
• Group: Work in a cross-functional intern group on a project that will be presented to senior management at the end of the internship

Skills

Team player

Data‑driven recommendations

Organization

Proactive

Interpersonal skills

Education

MBA student (1st year)

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA (preferred)

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.

The Opportunity:

Mattel is currently seekingMBA Finance Summer Interns. Our internship program is driven by a single focus: to find our future leaders. We encourage interns to push boundaries because we want to see how far you might take us some day. We provide you with phenomenal managers, mentors and buddies to help you accomplish more than you would have thought possible. And we team you up with other interns because every great thing that comes out of Mattel is done as a team. TheMBAIntern Program runs 10-12 weeks and based at headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

What Your Impact Will Be:

A Mattel finance intern will be hired into one of the following finance areas (subject to change & additional teams may be optional for placements:

• Corporate FP&A

• Commercial & Sales Finance

• Brand & Franchise

• Corporate (Treasury)

• Tax

• Global Supply Chain Finance

Responsibilitieswill vary across teams, but allwill include:

• Build complexfinancial analyseswith inputs from various global teams

• Work within a team environment to develop in-depth analysis and actionable recommendations to complex financial issues

• Communicate and present financial highlights to Senior Executives

Individual: Day-to-day and special project responsibilities within one of our current finance teams.

Group: Work in a cross-functional intern group on a project that will be presented to senior management at the end of the internship.

Networking: Various information sessions, field trips, meet & eat lunches with executives, and networking events.

What We’re Looking For:

Key Skills:

• Team player

• Be able to develop well thought out recommendations based on data

• Strong organization & prioritization skills

• Be proactive, high energy, detailed-oriented, and willing to drive change

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the company

Basic Qualifications:

• 1styear MBA student enrolled in a full-time program, or PM/night studentgraduating in 2028

• 3yearswork experience prior to business school

• Have a strong interest in a Finance career with market leading company

• Proficient inExceland PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelorsdegree in finance or accounting

• CPA, depending on group placement

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.

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 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.