Barbara Chiariello
Senior Finance Coordinator - Global Franchise Accounting @Mattel EMEA
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Finance Coordinator - Global Franchise Accounting @Mattel EMEA
Slough, GB
Administer all assigned third-party participant agreements with a focus on Entertainment Partnerships (e.g. Movie Studio participations).• Perform monthly/quarterly closing functions such as accruals and reconciliations.• Responsible for organization of new contracts/amendments.• Coordinate the entry of new SKU’s into the royalty system.• Report, process, approve and issue third-party participant payments (e.g. Minimum Guarantees, Royalties, Shortfalls).• Assist with coordination of internal audits to successful completion.• Perform ad-hoc requests (i.e. analysis/reporting/etc.) to facilitate business decisions.• Continuously seek ways to drive process improvements.
EDUCATION
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
BSP - Business School São Paulo
Master in Branding and Brand Management, Branding Managment
SKILLS
ABOUT BARBARA CHIARIELLO
15+ years of experience in both Licensing Out and Licensing In businesses with top-tier companies such as Mattel and The Walt Disney Company- Expertise in consumer products, brand management, strategic partnerships, product development, and contract negotiations- Skilled in the end-to-end management of licensing contracts, including business plan development, deal renewals, and royalty payment processes- Strong analytical background: responsible for monitoring licensee performance, managing financial reviews, and supporting strategic planning with data-driven insights- Experienced in preparing and analyzing royalty reports, managing financial controls, and executing budget planning and quarterly business reviews- Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Management, Finance, Legal, and Credit & Collections teams to support business decisions and ensure contractual compliance- Lead development and delivery of training programs for internal and external stakeholders- Support new deals and renewals negotiations, identify and assess new business opportunities, and provide support to general management and licensees- Administer third-party entertainment partnership agreements (e.g. movie studio participations and residuals)- Perform monthly and quarterly closing tasks, including accruals and reconciliations- Support internal audit processes and manage contractual samples, SKU tracking, and asset databases.30+ years of extensive experience in Finance and Administration across multinational and national companies, including Mattel, The Walt Disney Company, and PwC- Comprehensive knowledge of financial planning, accounting, and reporting: budgeting, forecasting, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and invoicing- Hands-on experience in credit & collections, managing both friendly negotiations and judicial procedures with delinquent accounts- Coordinate all administrative and financial routines in alignment with Marketing, Trade Marketing, Merchandising, and Licensing teams- Maintain direct communication with regional and global offices (LATAM, USA), supporting compliance with corporate policies, audits, legal matters, and financial targets- Prepare quarterly sales estimates, performance dashboards, and KPI reports by Licensee, Franchise, and SKU- Collaborate in market analysis, supporting new product development and lifecycle tracking- Assist in planning and execution of Back to School and Sales Incentive campaigns for Licensees, Distributors, and Sales Promoters.
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