Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, PRO

Ref #:

W158706

Department:

Finance

City:

Nutley

State/Province:

New Jersey

Location:

United States

Workspace Description

Ralph Lauren maintains a balanced approach to work arrangements, emphasizing both flexibility through hybrid options and the importance of in-person collaboration. North America corporate employees (excluding remote and regional roles) work from the office 2-3 days weekly. Some roles require a more frequent office presence. This policy aims to foster learning, strengthen company culture, and promote effective collaboration through face-to-face interactions.

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $62000 - $90000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

Pay Range Max:

90000

Pay Range Min

62000

Company Description

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. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which 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, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview:

Ralph Lauren is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join the North America Retail FP&A team supporting the Polo Retail Outlets channel. This role partners with cross-functional teams to support the development of the long range plan, forecast & annual budget & monthly financial close process.

The ideal candidate is a proactive finance professional who can multitask, communicate clearly, and apply strong analytical judgment. A solid foundation in finance/accounting and working knowledge of retail concepts are required to partner effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Prepare monthly forecasts for store-level and overhead expenses, partnering with functional teams (e.g., supply chain, marketing, store operations, brand presentation, accounting) to update/evaluate assumptions.
· Support and help oversee the monthly close (reclasses, accruals, etc.), ensuring entries recorded by Corporate Accounting reflect business activity.
· Partner with business leaders to manage expenses by gathering/reviewing assumptions, providing timely reporting, and recommending actions to stay on budget/forecast.
· Assist departmental leads in identifying risks, efficiencies and/or opportunities through analysis. Alert management to potential areas of exposure and recommend solutions to ensure on-budget performance.
· Develop executive-ready reporting and targeted analysis of key business drivers to inform operating and strategic decisions.
· Support the annual budget and long-range planning processes; complete ad hoc analyses and prepare reports/presentations as needed.

Process Analysis and Improvement:

· Through financial partnership with business partners, ensure teams are following appropriate Corp and Financial policies/processes. Alert management of potential areas of exposure or risk of proper compliance.
· Analyze existing processes and identify process improvement opportunities and provide support as new processes are coordinated and put in place within and across divisions
· Build finance reporting that leverages systemic reporting and global standards for consistency.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Qualifications: · Minimum of 2-3 years of Finance or Accounting experience; FP&A in a multinational or retail company preferred but not required

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint Systems. Experience with SAP, Hyperion/Essbase, a plus

· Excellent communication, both verbal and written, along with the ability to influence and demonstrate confidence in communications with business partners

· Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills are required

· 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 Must have highest degree of accuracy with a strong attention to detail

· Must be self-motivated/self-starter with the ability to work independently

· Team player possessing a strong work ethic

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment
qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent
with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.
Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.

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