Manager, Business Analytics – Mattel Digital Studios

The Opportunity: 

As Manager Business Analytics - MDS you will establish and grow the business analytics capability that enables executive decision-making across Mattel Digital Studios. You will transform product operational portfolio and financial data into executive insights portfolio visibility and decision support that improve governance prioritization and business performance across MDS. 

You will develop executive dashboards portfolio reporting business intelligence and analytics and analytical frameworks that provide leadership with a consistent trusted view of business performance. Working closely with Business Operations Strategy Product Growth Finance Technology and the broader Data & Analytics organization you will help leaders understand what is happening across the portfolio why it is happening and what actions should be considered. 

You will independently develop dashboards reporting and analytical solutions using tools such as SQL Mixpanel Tableau Power BI and other business intelligence tools while partnering with technical analytics teams to improve data quality reporting automation and enterprise analytics capabilities. Your work will support executive business reviews Greenlight governance Phase Gate reviews portfolio planning and other strategic management processes across MDS. 

This role serves as the primary analytics partner to Business Operations and MDS leadership bridging technical analytics and business strategy by translating complex information into executive-ready insights and recommendations that improve visibility decision-making and organizational effectiveness. 

This role reports directly to the Director MDS Business Operations and partners closely with leaders across Strategy Finance Product Technology Licensing Partnerships and Mattel Game Studios. 

Do you or someone you know have a passion for creating products that inspire entertain and delight fans of all ages 

Join us to create the future of play. 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Executive & Portfolio Intelligence  

• Develop executive dashboards scorecards business intelligence solutions and analytical insights that provide leadership with a trusted view of portfolio performance and organizational health across Mattel Digital Studios. 

• Build and maintain executive reporting that supports Weekly Leadership Meetings Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) Greenlight governance Phase Gate reviews leadership forums and other executive decision-making processes. 

• Develop portfolio health reporting that integrates product operational commercial and financial performance into clear executive insights. 

• Define and maintain standardized business metrics KPI definitions and reporting methodologies that improve consistency and decision-making across MDS. 

• Translate complex analytical findings into concise executive-ready narratives recommendations risks and opportunities. 

• Translate complex business and analytical findings into concise executive narratives that clearly communicate business performance risks opportunities and recommended actions. 

Business Analytics & Decision Support 

• Partner with Business Operations Strategy Product Growth Finance and Studio leadership to translate business questions into structured analytical approaches and actionable recommendations. 

• Analyze portfolio performance business trends and operational metrics to identify opportunities emerging risks and areas requiring leadership attention. 

• Support Greenlight Phase Gate portfolio planning and executive governance forums with quantitative analysis business intelligence and decision support. 

• Develop scenario analyses business cases and performance insights that inform investment decisions prioritization and strategic planning. 

• Combine quantitative analysis with qualitative business context to provide balanced decision-ready recommendations. 

Analytics Products & Reporting 

• Design develop and maintain scalable dashboards reporting solutions and self-service analytics that improve business visibility across MDS. 

• Write SQL queries independently to extract transform and analyze data from multiple sources while ensuring accuracy consistency and reliability. 

• Develop interactive visualizations using Mixpanel Tableau Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms. 

• Partner with Technology and the Data & Analytics organization to improve reporting automation data quality KPI governance and analytical capabilities. 

• Continuously improve reporting processes dashboard usability and analytical workflows that enable faster and more informed decision-making. Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Serve as the primary analytics partner to Business Operations supporting executive leadership through timely reporting business intelligence and analytical decision support. 

• Build strong cross-functional relationships across Strategy Product Growth Finance Technology Licensing Partnerships and Mattel Game Studios. 

• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions while communicating technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Present business insights portfolio analyses and recommendations to senior leaders in support of executive decision-making. 

Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Serve as the primary analytics partner to Business Operations supporting executive leadership through timely reporting business intelligence and analytical decision support. 

• Build strong cross-functional relationships across Strategy Product Growth Finance Technology Licensing Partnerships and Mattel Game Studios. 

• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions while communicating technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Present business insights portfolio analyses and recommendations to senior leaders in support of executive decision-making. 

• Champion a culture of data-informed decision-making by improving business visibility analytical maturity and organizational understanding of key performance drivers. 

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• Bachelors degree in Statistics Mathematics Business Analytics Economics Computer Science Engineering Business or a related quantitative field; Masters degree preferred. 

• 8 years of experience in business analytics business intelligence product analytics strategy analytics data analytics or a related field. 

• Demonstrated experience developing executive dashboards business intelligence portfolio reporting and analytical solutions that support business decision-making. 

• Advanced SQL proficiency with the ability to independently extract transform and analyze large datasets. 

• Understanding of digital gaming performance metrics including DAU MAU retention engagement payer conversion ARPDAU lifetime value CPI ROAS monetization and LiveOps performance. 

• Experience developing dashboards and visualizations using Mixpanel Tableau Power BI Looker or comparable business intelligence platforms. 

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattels Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company our employees and our culture. Also interested in signing up for job alerts Do so here!

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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
This role is an in-office role Monday-Thursday and work from home on Fridays. 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 worlds 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.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

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Mattel is an 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.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

The pay range for this position is between $117000 and $145000 annually. The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range however base pay will be determined based on a candidates work location skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs comprehensive benefits and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 
 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time