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Ref #
W177798
State/Region
Hertfordshire
Department
Finance
Location
United Kingdom
City
Watford

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

The Senior FP&A Manager – Wholesale (EMEA) is a commercial finance leader responsible for driving forecasting excellence, delivering actionable profitability insights, and supporting strategic decision-making across the EMEA Wholesale business.

The role leads financial planning and management for key value drivers, including Revenue deductions / Gross‑to‑Net, Rolling Forecast, Annual Plan, and Long-Range Plan - delivering executive-level performance insights, and enhances transparency into commercial and profitability performance across the region.

Partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders, within a fast-paced, matrixed international environments.

The role reports to the Head of Wholesale FP&A, EMEA and manages one FP&A team member.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

  • Own end-to-end forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes for Revenue deductions / Gross-to-Net, gross margin, gross profit, and selected SG&A categories
  • Lead monthly performance reviews, delivering clear analysis versus Forecast, Plan, and Prior Year, while highlighting key commercial drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Partner cross-functionally to identify corrective actions and improve forecast accuracy and financial predictability
  • Develop profitability models, KPI frameworks, and performance dashboards to improve financial visibility and decision support across the Wholesale business.


Commercial Finance & Strategic Business Partnering

  • Serve as a strategic finance partner to senior commercial and operational leaders, influencing decisions that drive sustainable and profitable growth
  • Deliver meaningful insights into customer, brand, and market profitability to support data-driven commercial decision-making.
  • Assess financial risks and opportunities across key profitability drivers and translate complex analyses into concise, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Lead scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and ad hoc business cases to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions 


Reporting, Controls & Transformation

  • Lead month-end close activities for areas in scope, ensuring accuracy, integrity of assumptions, and timely delivery of results
  • Maintain strong financial governance, reporting controls, and audit readiness across all owned processes
  • Drive continuous improvement across reporting, forecasting, and analytics processes, while contributing to cross-functional transformation and systems initiatives, including the Next Generation Transformation program.


Leadership & Team Development

  • Coach and develop one FP&A team member, fostering strong analytical capability, accountability, and business partnership skills
  • Foster a high-performance culture centered on collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability, and commercial impact.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

  • Experience with SAP/S4, BI and Hyperion Essbase preferred
  • University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline/work experience
  • Strong FP&A or Commercial Finance experience within a multinational retail, FMCG / fashion / wholesale environment (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of Revenue mechanics and Profitability drivers
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders within matrixed organizations
  • Strong executive communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and attention to detail
  • Advanced financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Highly organized, resilient, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Advanced Excel skills essential
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