Manager Finance

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Company 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 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.

Job Description

The Opportunity

Title: Manager, Franchise Finance

Reports to: Director, Franchise Finance

Main responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the external audit of multiple Licensing entities within the Mattel Inc group
• Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Various period-end close responsibilities
• Lead the representation of the Franchise finance team as part of a significant project to simplify the current entity structure
• Manage and develop a team of 1 direct report while coordinating audit activities across the larger organization

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fun team of experienced and talented individuals, within a fast-paced, high performing, global organization. The role itself will include exposure to senior management across EMEA and North America, and is a great next step for anyone looking to progress their career in finance and develop their management skills.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Managing and coordinating the external audits will include, but is not limited to, conducting planning discussions and executing initial deliverables; holding weekly meetings with the external auditors to ensure alignment with the agreed timetable and to address any issues; coordinating audit requests within the Franchise Finance team across multiple office locations; review of individual statutory financial statements under UK GAAP; ensuring the timely completion and filing of signed financial statements.
• Lead the representation of the Franchise finance team as part of a significant project to simplify the current entity structure, including understanding and interpreting a complex structure which includes multiple intercompany complexities requires coordination and change across cross functional teams (i.e. Franchise finance, Tax, Legal, Business).
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliation review and approval across multiple entities and currencies, including royalty creditors, accruals and intercompany debtor/creditor balances.
• Period-end close responsibilities will include the review and approval of journals in Oracle, P&L and Balance Sheet reviews, as well as variance analysis in areas such as revenue, royalty costs and aged AR.
• Managing direct report to ensure their career progression, and contribution to the Company's overall goals.
• Indirectly manage other individuals within the Franchise Finance team, in turn ensuring sufficient representation of this group within the Mattel UK office.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• ACA/ACCA qualified, with at least 3-4 years PQE
• Experience of working with external/internal auditors
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage complex data
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Desirable:

• Experience of working with complex, multi entity structures
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and prior exposure to completing/reviewing statutory financial statements
• Previous user of Oracle Gold or Oracle Cloud financial system
• Able to effectively interpret and communicate financial information
• Strong management of relationships with various stakeholders across an organization
• Detail oriented and thorough
• Passionate about making an impact to Mattel's journey and drive to grow our IP-driven toy business and expand our entertainment offering

Additional Information

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, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.