Sr. Business & Commercial Strategy Analyst – PEM

The Opportunity: 

The Senior Business & Commercial Strategy Analyst PEM will support the development and implementation of key strategic and commercial initiatives across the PEM region (Pan- European Market)

Working closely with the VP & Head of PEM Europe the PEM Leadership Team and cross-functional stakeholders throughout PEM countries this person will provide project management strategic analysis executive communication and implementation support.

The role will manage a broad portfolio of PEM-focused initiatives including regional strategy commercial performance organizational priorities and longer-term transformation projects.

As Senior Business Strategy Analyst Commercial Strategy & Operations you will partner with the PEM Leadership Team to analyze complex business challenges develop actionable insights and support effective decision-making and organizational change.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping both the short- and long-term direction of the PEM organization connecting regional priorities with country-level execution and working across functions to galvanize the PEM strategic agenda.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

PEM Strategic Planning & Project Delivery

• Partner with PEM regional country and functional leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives across the PEM region.
• Provide data-driven analysis stakeholder engagement and implementation support for recommendations that advance PEM priorities.
• Lead the planning coordination and governance of PEM strategic projects ensuring timely delivery effective tracking and successful execution.
• Help translate the PEM regional strategy into clear priorities actions and deliverables across countries and functions.
• Monitor progress against agreed milestones identify risks and dependencies and support timely resolution of issues.

Executive Communications & Decision Support

• Develop executive-level presentations business cases briefing materials and executive summaries for the VP & Head of PEM Europe and the PEM Leadership Team.
• Translate complex commercial strategic and market information into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Prepare materials for PEM business plans commercial reviews functional reviews leadership off-sites town halls and other regional strategic forums.
• Support leadership decision-making by ensuring that key information options risks and recommendations are communicated clearly and effectively.

PEM Business Insights & Strategic Analysis

• Develop a strong understanding of the PEM region including its markets customers consumers competitors and commercial dynamics.
• Analyze performance across PEM countries to identify trends opportunities risks and areas requiring leadership attention.
• Leverage quantitative and qualitative insights to support PEM strategic planning and commercial decision-making.
• Conduct business analysis and synthesize findings into clear implications and recommendations for the PEM Leadership Team.
• Use internal and external data sources to evaluate business performance market developments and strategic opportunities.

Stakeholder & Leadership Support

• Build strong relationships across PEM countries and functions to facilitate collaboration information sharing and alignment.
• Partner with the PEM Leadership Team to coordinate regional strategic initiatives monitor key milestones and ensure effective follow-through on agreed actions.
• Connect regional priorities with country-level execution helping to identify dependencies resolve issues and maintain momentum.
• Coordinate executive engagements across the PEM region ensuring alignment of stakeholders materials objectives and logistics.
• Support effective governance and communication across regional and country leadership teams.

AI-Enabled Ways of Working

• Use AI-enabled tools to improve the quality speed and efficiency of business analysis research presentation development project management and executive communication.
• Identify responsible applications of AI and automation that can simplify ways of working enhance decision-making and improve execution across the PEM organization.
• Apply sound judgment when using AI-generated outputs ensuring that information is validated accurate relevant and appropriate for its intended audience.
• Follow applicable data privacy confidentiality security and responsible-use standards when using AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• 4 years of experience in management consulting commercial strategy business strategy business insights or a similar strategic role.
• Experience working in a regional multi-country or international business environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to analyze markets commercial performance and complex business issues and translate findings into clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Demonstrated project management experience across cross-functional and multi-market strategic initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear compelling presentations and executive-level materials.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel capabilities with experience building executive presentations and conducting detailed business analysis.
• Confident using AI-enabled tools to support analysis research presentation development project management and productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools responsibly including validating outputs exercising sound judgment and protecting confidential and sensitive information.
• Curiosity and a proactive mindset toward identifying practical applications of AI and automation that improve business processes and ways of working.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify insights implications risks and opportunities from quantitative and qualitative information.
• Confidence working and communicating with stakeholders at different levels of the organization including senior leadership.
• Highly organized adaptable and capable of working independently across multiple priorities.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and bringing structure to complex or evolving business questions.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing PEM business needs and leadership requests.
• Demonstrated discretion when managing confidential or sensitive information discussions and meetings.
• Degree-level education or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline such as Business Finance Management Economics or a related field.

Additional Information :

What We Offer: 

• Gross annual salary range of EUR 68720 - EUR 81605.
• Bonus scheme: Participation in Mattel Incentive Plan (MIP) with the target of 7.5% of base salary payout is determined by company and individual performance results
• Paid time off: 30 vacation days 2 x 05 Mattel Days (company day off)
• Holiday allowance
• Hybrid working set-up
• Commuting benefits: 70% reimbursement of public transport tickets or one-way travel allowance for EUR 013/km based on days worked on-site.
• Meal vouchers
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership
• Employee assistance program: Access to Modern Health Headspace and Maven
• Pension plan and saving scheme
• Toy discount
• Family benefits program: 24 weeks off (for 1st caregiver) or 12 weeks off (for co-parent) fully paid on the arrival of new child return to work program path to and family care leave

Mattels total compensation package is based on objective gender-neutral criteria such as job grade work location relevant skills and experience. This information is provided to enable informed and transparent consideration and negotiation of employment terms. If your profile is retained and we schedule an interview we will share further details on Mattel GmbHs total rewards package. Please note that (some of) the benefits above may change over time due to changes in the company policy or in legislation. We will not ask about your previous salary history.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time