Finance Manager - Licensing

Mattel • El Segundo, CA

75d

About The Position

Mattel is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and self-motivated Finance Manager to join the Global Brand Team (GBT) Finance team at its Corporate Headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This position will report to the Director of Finance and will support in-licensing responsibilities, working with cross-functional teams within the GBT and across total Mattel. The Finance Manager will perform and manage key financial analysis to assess profitability of licensed opportunities, manage quarterly licensor forecasting, review and approve in-licensing CAS and royalty payments, oversee portions of royalty accounting, and provide financial direction to brand teams. The role also includes managing SG&A budgets for the in-licensing business and supporting ad-hoc financial and strategic analysis related to key business unit initiatives. Additionally, the Finance Manager will manage a team with 2 direct reports and provide guidance to the broader in-licensing and brand finance organization.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Finance or related studies preferred or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of work experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel proficiency a plus)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• High degree of initiative, drive, confidence, and resilience
• Flexible and teamwork oriented
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage key financial analysis to assess profitability of licensed opportunities, including pro forma P&Ls and deal performance tracking
• Manage quarterly licensor forecasting in collaboration with Commercial In-Licensing and Marketing teams
• Review and approve in-licensing CAS and royalty payments, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
• Oversee portions of royalty accounting, including shortfalls, prepaid write-offs, audits, and relief assessments
• Provide financial direction to brand teams that allow us to achieve profitability targets
• Represent the finance point-of-view at cross-functional meetings with design, marketing, sales, and other functions as we develop toy lines for future years with current and new licensors
• Manage SG&A budgets for in-licensing business
• Support any other ad-hoc financial and strategic analysis related to key business unit initiatives
• Manage a team with 2 direct reports, and provide guidance to broader in-licensing and brand finance organization

Benefits

• Competitive total pay programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees