Sr. Associate - International Strategic Planning

There are over 2,000 employees working in El Segundo, and it is their creativity and talent that enables them to design, develop, and market our innovative toys. Much like our brands, our people also need development and growth opportunities. We believe that as our employees grow professionally, so will Mattel. Our comprehensive people development program addresses training, professional development, reward, and promotion.

At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are the best of the best -- creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities, including development through our global Leadership Development Center, tuition reimbursement, on-site childcare, and a fitness and recreation center. As the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl and Fisher-Price, Mattel is not only one of the best places to work, it's also a lot of fun. If you're as excited about the future as we are, consider this opportunity.

Do you love having the opportunity to impact a large company's bottom line? Are you ther kind of person that enjoys analyzing the financials of entities that could ultimately change the direction and success of one the world's leading brands?

We are currently seeking a Sr. Analyst to join our International Strategic Planning team at its Corporate Headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This role serves as the analytical backbone of Mattel's International division.
Sr. Analysts participate in and contribute directly to specific cross-company initiatives across a broad range of strategic, operational, and financial topics, intended to improve performance across brands and geographies. Other strategic planning work involves stewardship of the international strategic planning process across all international regions. This is a high-profile position with significant exposure to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following areas:

-Work on key International strategic projects, including business and segment growth plans, retail strategies, and market entry strategies, in order to drive top and bottom-line financial growth
-Analyze Mattel's financial performance across brands and countries, identify issues and propose solutions
-Analyze market dynamics and competitive structures in different categories across the world to identify growth opportunities
-Conduct assessments of key competitors to Mattel and assist in identifying and evaluating potential partnership and M&A opportunities
-Work with external consultants or other Mattel groups to analyze and resolve specific issues
-Prepare presentation material to senior management (VP, SVP, CFO, and CEO level)
-Use analytical skills and judgment to solve problems with limited information at hand
-Communicate complicated matters in a simple, structured way to senior management
-Get work done through cooperation with other groups with no direct reporting relationship to position
-Work under pressure, responding quickly to requests from management
Key skills:
--Problem and issue framing, including workplanning;
--Aptitude with project management, often managing multiple projects at once;
--Influential managerial style, particularly building relationships and working in partnership with international offices;
--Analytic 'zero-defect' skill in both financial and business arenas;
--Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written formats;
--Executive presence and experience.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have a top tier Finance MBA (required) with a minimum one (1) year pre or post MBA work experience within management Strategy consulting or strategic planning/corporate development experience is highly desirable. Experience within a consumer products company is a major plus.


Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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