Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, PRO

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:

RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. The company’s brands include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others. Ralph Lauren is committed to a culture of belonging, inclusion, and fairness for all.

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking an ambitious and highly analytical person to join the Ralph Lauren North America Retail FP&A team. The individual will work with key business partners to support baseline financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial close and reporting. A core part of the role is monthly financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, annual planning and ad‑hoc analysis. The ideal candidate will be proactive and strategic with strong analytical proficiency and integrity, with solid finance/accounting foundations and an understanding of both financial and retail concepts, and the ability to partner with a wide range of business partners as their finance resource.

• P&L Management:
  Perform monthly close, forecasting, and reporting for North America B&M Retail. Analyze operating results against budgets and prior year (variance analyses) and compile all deliverables per monthly timelines. Prepare monthly forecasts for store-level expenses and overhead; engage partners to update forecasts for supply chain, rent/occupancy/depreciation, marketing, store operations, and creative/brand presentation.
• Participate in and oversee the monthly close process (reclasses, accruals, etc.), ensuring proper entries are recorded by Corporate Accounting that reflect business activities.
• Serve as a Finance resource to the business in managing expenses; liaise with business partners to gather information and provide reporting to facilitate informed financial decision-making and achievement of budget/forecast targets.
• Assist departmental leads in identifying risks, efficiencies and opportunities through analysis; alert management to potential exposure and recommend solutions to ensure on-budget performance.
• Create executive-level reporting to inform and facilitate decision-making; identify and perform focused analyses of key business drivers to support operating and strategic initiatives.
• Provide support in the preparation of the annual Budget and Long-Range Plan (LRP) process for B&M Retail divisions; perform ad hoc analyses and prepare various reports and presentations.
• Process analysis and improvement: partner with business teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies; identify process improvements and support the rollout of new processes across divisions; build finance reporting leveraging systemic reporting and global standards for consistency.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of Finance or Accounting experience; FP&A in a multinational or retail company preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
• Systems experience with SAP, Hyperion/Essbase, a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and present to senior level management
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Agile learner - able to quickly assimilate relationships between variables under analysis
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including deadline-sensitive priorities
• Flexibility in adjusting and reprioritizing to meet changing needs in a fast-paced work environment
• Highest degree of accuracy with a strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Team player with a strong work ethic

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Finance and Sales
• Industries:
  Advertising Services