Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Position Overview

This FP&A Analyst will serve as a key finance partner to Ralph Lauren's Creative and Production Departments, supporting Corporate FP&A initiatives through comprehensive financial planning and analysis. The role is located in our New York office and follows a hybrid work model with two to three days in the office per week.

• Build and maintain financial models to support forecasting and planning activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Creative and Production to collect data inputs for monthly financial reporting
• Create executive-level financial reports and variance analysis for senior leadership review
• Contribute to cost and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment and accuracy across actuals and projections
• Lead the development of annual operating plans and budget cycles in partnership with business stakeholders
• Conduct competitive benchmark analysis and establish financial performance targets
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Maintain compliance with corporate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Drive the creation and adoption of standardized financial reporting tools and templates
• Execute ad-hoc financial analyses and support strategic projects as business needs arise

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related business field required
• Minimum 2 years of progressive FP&A experience in corporate or similar environments
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities with keen attention to detail
• Advanced competency in Excel and other Microsoft applications, experience with SAP/Micro Strategy, Hyperion/Essbase a plus
• Experience in retail/apparel industry preferred
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities for all organizational levels
• Proven relationship-building skills across cross-functional teams
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset