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, entertain 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 DescriptionThe Sr. Analyst, Cost Analytics & Performance LATAM will support the regional Finance team by monitoring, reconciling, and analyzing product cost, inventory, and logistics-related Cost of Sales accounts across LATAM. This role is key to building a clear understanding of Gross Margin performance, explaining variances, and translating cost information into actionable insights for the business.
The position will partner closely with FP&A, Controllership, Supply Chain, Logistics, Audit, and regional/global stakeholders to strengthen reporting quality, maintain robust internal controls, optimize recurring processes, and support decision-making related to cost performance and logistics initiatives.
What Your Impact Will Be
- Perform deep analysis of the key accounts that drive product cost and logistics performance, including Prime Cost, Purchase Price Variance, landing and freight-related variances, deferred cost, inventory revaluation, obsolescence, freight out, distribution labor, and other Cost of Sales accounts.
- Prepare, review, and reconcile cost, inventory, and logistics-related accounts during month-end close, ensuring accuracy, completeness, proper documentation, and alignment with corporate deadlines.
- Support monthly Gross Margin / Cost of Sales reporting by explaining variances versus Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year, connecting operational drivers with financial impacts and highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Actively participate in SOX controls related to cost, inventory, and logistics processes, maintaining appropriate evidence and supporting internal and external audit requirements.
- Automate and optimize management reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis tools to improve speed, quality, standardization, and consistency of recurring deliverables.
- Identify, recommend, and implement process simplification and automation opportunities that reduce manual workload, strengthen controls, and increase analytical capacity within the team.
- Build strong relationships with Logistics, Supply Chain, Controllership, FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Global teams to understand operational drivers, resolve issues, and improve end-to-end visibility of cost performance.
- Collaborate in the financial evaluation of logistics and supply chain projects, including investment analysis, performance tracking, savings validation, and follow-up of project-related financial impacts.
- Collaborate with finance, controllership, and audit teams, promoting effective communication with both regional and global stakeholders.
- Drive process improvements by identifying and implementing more effective and innovative solutions for accounting and reporting.
- Utilize Oracle ERP for accounting processes and perform financial analysis and controls using advanced Excel.
- Foster a collaborative team culture, demonstrating proactivity, creativity, and teamwork in solving challenges.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Controllership, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Finance, Accounting, or other related analytical finance roles.
- Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to translate financial and operational data into clear business insights and recommendations.
- Solid understanding of P&L dynamics, Gross Margin, Cost of Sales, inventory, and logistics cost drivers.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to work with large data sets and recurring financial models.
- Strong communication and business partnering skills, with the ability to interact with cross-functional teams and explain complex topics in a clear and structured way.
- High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to manage priorities under tight monthly close and reporting deadlines.
- English proficiency at B2 level or above, with the ability to interact effectively with regional and global stakeholders.
How We Work:
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 https://www.instagram.com/Mattel
Mattel is an Affirmative Action/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 without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum of 3-4 years experience in Finance, FP&A, Controllership, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Finance, Accounting, or related analytical finance roles
- Solid understanding of P&L dynamics, Gross Margin, Cost of Sales, inventory, and logistics cost drivers
- Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience using Oracle ERP for accounting processes
- Experience participating in SOX controls and supporting internal/external audits
- Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate financial and operational data into business insights
- Strong communication and business partnering skills with cross-functional teams
- English proficiency at B2 level or above
- High attention to detail and ability to manage priorities under tight monthly close deadlines
Mattel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mattel and has not been reviewed or approved by Mattel.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Unlimited paid time off for many salaried roles, generous holiday schedules, and flexibility programs are highlighted across company materials. Practices like half‑day Fridays or end‑of‑year breaks appear in some areas, though specifics vary by team and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage is paired with an Employee Assistance Program, mindfulness tools, and on‑site fitness centers at key locations. Recent updates add a company‑paid at‑home cancer‑screening program for those enrolled in medical plans.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental & Family Support: Paid leave for new parents, phase‑back‑to‑work options, and global fertility and family‑building resources are emphasized. Select campuses offer on‑site childcare, and adoption assistance and caregiver support are included.
Mattel Insights
What We Do
We are a purpose driven company with a mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it. Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in more than 35 locations and our products are sold in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
