Cool company but a lot of corporate politics - Finance Manager Mattel Employee Review

3.0
Feb 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Corporate office and campus is a fun environment with a gym on-site, volleyball and basketball courts, and vibrant colors and decor in the office.

Cons

A lot of red tape to make dept changes, VPs don't apply the policies evenly across all employees, less flexibility recently with remote and hybrid work, don't value long tenured employees in more recent years vs historical practice, less company events and but a push to be in office 4 days a week, promotions can be difficult to achieve but you may still be stuck with the work of a higher level position

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5.0
Feb 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Mattel is a notable name and you get to work with some really great brands.

Cons

Strict in-office policy, 4 days in-office.

4.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits if you get hired.

Cons

They mostly hire temp employees so they don’t have to pay benefits, but you aren’t temp. You are full time.

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