Sr. Manager FP&A

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.

The Sr. Manager FP&A LATAM is responsible for leading the financial planning and analysis function across the
Latin America region. This role drives accurate and timely closing, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range
planning processes while delivering strategic insights that support decision-making for the VP Finance and
LATAM GM.
The role requires strong analytical acumen, leadership of a multicultural team, and excellent communication
skills to influence cross-functional and cross-country stakeholders (Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain,
Accounting).

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the monthly closing process and variance analysis versus budget, identifying key business drivers and financial impacts on P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Coordinate and consolidate regional planning cycles: 4 budgets per year (AOP and quarterly updates), 2 longrange plans, and yearly forward-looking estimations
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations on key financial KPIs: GP%, OI%, Cash Flow, ROI, NPV, DSO, DOS.
• Supervise and develop the LATAM FP&A team, ensuring strong leadership, talent growth, and a culture of high performance
• Partner with LATAM GM, country leaders, and cross-functional areas (Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, Accounting) to support strategic decision-making and optimize resources
• Lead the planning and control of Opex, Capex, and Headcount, aligning spending and investments with business objectives
• Manage financial scenario analysis for multi-currency impacts (MXN, BRL, CLP, COP, PEN, USD) on P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Monitor and control inbound freight, logistics, and administrative costs, ensuring budget discipline and alignment with financial plans
• Leadership / Teaming Works with other finance teams, including Global FP&A, Global Supply Chain Finance, Brand Finance, Franchise Finance, and Commercial teams, including regional Sales and Marketing, to understand financial drivers, ensure financials are accurate, and provide critical reporting, analysis, and insight to aid in decision making
• Leads performance management and appraisals as well as goal setting for direct reports, providing developmental feedback to help take the organization forward

Who We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Engineering (required).
• Master's Degree Preferred
• Proficient English
• 10+ years of experience with proven track record working in various accounting capacities (e.g., general
• Accounting, management, and external reporting)
• Strong knowledge of Financial reporting and project management.
• Effective and influential in working through a highly matrixed structure to deliver the end solution; flexible
• and adaptable to changing priorities
• The position requires innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, exceptional leadership, cross-functional team
• Leadership, a strong results orientation, and ability to understand and apply analytics to business decisions
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and
• Improving themselves
• Certified Public Accountant - California Board of Accountancy
• Certified Management Accountant - Institute of Management Accountants IMA

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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.

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