Finance Manager - Licensing

Mattel • El Segundo, CA

74d

About The Position

The Global Brand Team (GBT) Finance team is seeking an energetic, collaborative and self-motivated Finance Manager to join the team at its Corporate Headquarters in El Segundo, CA to help support our in-licensing responsibilities. This position will report to the Director of Finance and provide an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams within the GBT and across total Mattel.

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 – ability to develop the team against a multi-year agenda
• 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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees