Company Description
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 Description
The 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.
Additional Information
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.
