Senior FP&A Manager, Corporate Functions

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

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to support Ralph Lauren's Corporate FP+A functions including Global Impact (Sustainability & Citizenship) and Communications, Brand Image, and Integrated Business Planning through financial planning and analysis. This role will be primarily based in our New York office with an in-office requirement of 3 days a week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Financial Support

• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and analysis

• Support decision-making through detailed financial analysis and recommendations

Monthly P&L Analysis and Reporting (direct controlled cost centers)

• Execute month-end close process and prepare variance analyses

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting

• Partner with functional teams to gather inputs for monthly reporting

• Prepare regular financial reports and analyses for leadership review

Quarterly P&L Analysis and Reporting

• Quarterly to prepare and present to leadership consolidated functional reporting to combine directly and indirectly (Regional) controlled cost centers

• As needed provide inputs into indirect/Regional forecast process to ensure global accuracy of actuals and forecast.

• Prepare regular financial reports and analyses for leadership review

Annual Planning Support

• Assist in developing annual financial plans and budgets

• Conduct operational analyses including sustainability metrics tracking

• Support benchmark analysis and financial goal setting

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process enhancement

• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies

• Support development of standardized reporting tools

Team Collaboration

• May lead small team or project workstreams

• Mentor junior team members

• Partner effectively across functions

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in FP&A

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

• Experience in retail/apparel industry preferred

• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives a plus

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

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.