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.
job description
the senior business analyst – latam will play a key role in supporting commercial finance activities across mattel's latin america region (mexico, cam, south america). This role provides financial analysis, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support strategic business decisions and optimize profitability. The analyst reports to finance manager latam and partners closely with local finance teams, sales, fp&a global, and controllership, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with mattel's "one finance" initiatives and latam standardization efforts.
this position requires strong analytical skills, advanced financial modeling, and the ability to translate data into insights for leadership decision-making. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with solid business acumen, advanced excel and tableau skills, and experience in commercial finance within a multinational consumer goods environment.
what you’ll do
• financial planning: develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting and forecasting processes, with a strong emphasis on p&l and cost analysis.
• variance analysis: conduct in-depth analysis of variances between actual performance and forecasted metrics, providing actionable insights to management.
• collaboration: partner with fp&a, demand planning, inbound, controllership, and commercial teams to ensure accurate tracking of p&l lines and alignment on financial objectives.
• reporting: prepare and present financial reports and dashboards, highlighting key performance indicators and trends to facilitate strategic discussions.
• scenario analysis: assess various financial scenarios to aid in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
• process optimization: identify opportunities for improving financial processes and reporting methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• financial planning: lead financial planning, forecasting (quarterly), and aop/le/be processes for latam commercial finance, ensuring accuracy and alignment with global fp&a guidelines.
• month-end close: support monthly and quarterly close activities, including revenue and margin variance analysis and accrual/provision validation.
• reporting: provide clear, data-driven insights and presentations to latam finance and commercial leadership to support strategic initiatives.
• collaboration: support continuous improvement and process automation within commercial finance to drive efficiency and scalability.
• collaboration: drive the standardization of financial processes and tools across latam as part of the “one finance” initiative.
qualifications
who we’re looking for
* bachelor's degree finance or
* bachelor's degree accounting or
* bachelor's degree economics
* 4 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within the consumer goods industry or a related field.
* looking for a detail-oriented sr analyst to join our finance team.
* the ideal candidate will play a key role in financial planning and analysis, focusing on cost forecasting, variance analysis, and collaboration across multiple departments.
* this position is crucial for providing insights that drive strategic decision-making in the business.
* proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced excel.
* familiarity with oracle system is advantageous.
* strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and synthesize insights for business strategies.
* advanced english reporting methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
additional information
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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.
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.
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