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 fans, entertain audiences 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.

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Job Summary  We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Manager to join our Global Technology Organization's Business Value Management team. The Business Value Management team provides support across all IT business functions, including Portfolio Governance, IT Business Office, and Vendor Management office. The role is a key financial resource for our newly created global capability center. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT financials, excellent communication skills, and critical thinking skills. This role requires close collaboration with onshore teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and delivery of technical solutions. The candidate must be willing to work on site 4 days a week in Hyderabad, during US Pacific Time zone.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

Track and report portfolio-wise headcount across towers, ensuring alignment with budget and workforce plans
Develop and monitor productivity, efficiency, and utilization metrics to drive operational excellence within MTIC
Provide insights on capacity, throughput, and resource allocation to optimize business performance
Partner with functional leaders to identify and implement cost optimization and efficiency initiatives
Establish standardized reporting dashboards for leadership visibility into MTIC operations
Ensure operational governance, compliance with corporate standards, and continuous improvement in business office processes
Act as the key Business Office operations point of contact for MTIC leadership
Communicate performance against financial plan and forecast, and work with team to deliver forecasted results
Enable showback/chargeback model on IT finances to the business
Process improvement efforts for budgeting, procurement processes
Special projects and preparation of ad hoc financial reporting, as needed

Collaboration Work closely with onshore teams, to align offshore activities with overall business objectives and corporate policy. Comfortable being a key knowledge financial expert for GTO policies for our new Hyderabad office.

Communication Facilitate effective communication between offshore and onshore teams, ensuring transparency and alignment on status, risks, and issues.

Problem Solving  Proactively identify and resolve technical and operational challenges to ensure smooth financial execution.

Stakeholder Management  Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns or requirements.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications
Education  Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a technical discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.
Experience  Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial analysis with large budgets, forecasts, plans, comments and accruals or a similar role. Experience with IT finances within a Global Capability Center
Technical Skills  Expert in Microsoft Excel and Advanced PowerPoint skills. Strong dashboarding skills with PowerBI or Tableau. Experience with Oracle Fusion and Anaplan a plus. Strong understanding of technology financial rules in a global CPG firm.
Leadership Skills  Proven ability to lead and inspire technical teams with financial information, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Problem-Solving  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
Cultural Awareness  Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and manage teams across different time zones.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a global organization with distributed teams.
Technology Business Management (TBM) or Apptio experience
CPA or MBA
Knowledge of technology financials within a global, legacy company

Don't meet every single requirement At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations 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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold 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 generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel's award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https //jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers .

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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