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.
The Team:
Mattel Finance hires leaders. Every one of our finance professionals works in a global finance organization interacting with senior leadership and with the accountability and responsibility to grow a career. We are a strong and nimble finance department focused on driving business results in the most cost-effective manner. We pride ourselves on consistent processes, fast decisions and increased accountability.
The Opportunity:
The Associate Manager of Finance Transformation for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order to Cash (O2C) will play a critical role in operationalizing global process standards for procurement execution, vendor onboarding, purchasing, receiving, and AP integration activities. This role drives process harmonization, supports Oracle Cloud optimization, and partners closely with MGSS, Supply Chain, and Procurement to elevate the end-to-end P2R operating model. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on knowledge of Oracle Cloud Procurement and AP modules, strong process discipline, and the ability to translate system design into day-to-day operational performance.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Global P2P and O2C Process Enablement
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Support the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the global P2P and O2C process framework, aligning procurement, receiving, and AP and AR touchpoints into an integrated model.
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Maintain process documentation, workflow standards, and governance routines to ensure global consistency and operational scalability.
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Partner with business units and MGSS teams to rationalize process variations and drive adoption of standardized best practices.
Oracle Cloud AP and AR Expertise
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Serve as a functional resource across Oracle Cloud modules supporting O2C and S2P (e.g., OM, AR, Collections, AP, Procurement, Supplier Portal, SCM integrations).
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Support configuration reviews, UAT cycles, defect resolution, and enhancement deployments across the P2P and O2C system landscape.
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Translate technical changes into business impacts, ensuring operational teams understand dependencies, timelines, and required adjustments.
Operational Support & Issue Resolution
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Facilitate root-cause analysis for P2P and O2C-related issues, coordinating with IT, MGSS, Procurement, and Order Management to drive timely resolution.
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Monitor controls and data quality related to supplier master data, purchasing workflows, receiving transactions, and invoice matching.
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Support key operational cycles—including month-end and quarter-end activities related to receipts accruals, AP validations, AR Validation and supplier and customer reconciliations.
Cross-Functional Alignment & Stakeholder Engagement
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Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Corporate Accounting, MGSS, and regional operations to ensure P2P and O2C processes support business objectives and compliance requirements.
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Provide training, job aids, and communication materials to support process understanding and Oracle Cloud adoption across P2P and O2C users.
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Prepare clear, concise reporting on process performance, issue trends, and improvement opportunities.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation Delivery
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Identify opportunities to streamline P2P and O2C workflows, automate manual steps, and enhance data integrity using Oracle Cloud capabilities and adjacent technologies.
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Support global transformation initiatives led by the Director, including rollout of new processes, design of governance structures, and deployment of global standards.
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Contribute to project planning, readiness assessments, and milestone execution for P2R-related enhancements.
What We’re Looking For:
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Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
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10+ years of experience in procurement operations, AP operations, P2P process management, or finance transformation within a global environment.
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Strong functional knowledge of Oracle Cloud Order to Cash and Procure to Pay modules; experience with Supplier Portal and SCM integrations is strongly preferred.
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Proven ability to support global process design, UAT cycles, system enhancements, and operational troubleshooting.
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Solid understanding of purchasing workflows, goods receipts, 2-way/3-way match, supplier master data, and invoice lifecycle management.
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Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into operational guidance.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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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