Assoc Financial Analyst- Sales Finance

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 Sales Finance Analyst LATAM (Brazil Region) will provide financial and analytical support to the Sales Finance team.

This role is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and validating commercial activities — including discounts, trade spend, promotions, rebates, and customer contracts — ensuring alignment with Mattel's financial targets, compliance standards, and internal control policies (SOX).

The position will be based in Mexico, reporting to the LATAM Sales Finance leadership, and will play a key role in supporting business decisions with analytical insights and accurate financial controls.

Responsibilities

Manage trade spend, promotions, and rebates budgets, monitoring monthly execution and analyzing variances against plan.; Prepare and update quarterly and annual forecasts for revenue, discounts, promotions, and margins in line with regional and global planning cycles.; Validate and control customer balances, ensuring accuracy across commercial terms, provisions, rebates, and credit notes.; Review and manage customer contracts on a monthly basis, verifying compliance, recording financial provisions, and ensuring payments or credits are issued accurately and on time, in coordination with Finance, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Legal teams.; Support the monthly financial closing process, including commercial account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation.; Collaborate closely with Sales, AR, and Logistics teams to ensure accurate execution of commercial agreements and payment terms.; Deliver financial analysis and recommendations to the Associate Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Finance, Engineering or related field.; 1–2 years in Sales Finance, FP&A, or Commercial Finance roles focused on trade spend, pricing, or revenue management. and; 1–2 years Prior experience in FMCG, retail, or multinational companies with complex commercial structures preferred.; Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling, macros).; Desirable knowledge of Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau or similar.; Desirable experience with Salesforce for customer and promotion tracking.; Solid understanding of accounting principles and P&L.; Advanced English.; Effective communication.