Commercial Finance Sr. Manager

Company Description

REATIVITY 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 to all our brands, partners, and suppliers. 

Job Description

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Acting as a Commercial Finance Sr. Manager, your expertise will be critical in guiding decision-making processes and ensuring alignment between financial objectives and commercial goals across LATAM markets. 

Key responsibilities: 

1. Act as a trusted financial advisor to commercial leaders by driving key conversations and delivering in-depth financial insights that identify opportunities to optimize profitability and market growth in LATAM.

1. Spearhead the process of reviewing detailed P&L statements, ensuring clear insights into the business’s financial health is shared with the commercial teams.

2. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and maintain alignment with business objectives. 

1. Taking ownership of the month-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while continuously improving workflow and procedures. 

2. Lead a team of talented executives, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and excellence within the finance function. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• 10 years + of experience in finance, preferably in the consumer goods or retail sectors.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and P&L management, with demonstrated success in partnering with commercial teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to manage complex datasets and provide actionable recommendations.
• Proven team leadership track record.
• Fluency in English is required.

Additional Information

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 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 offers 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.

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