Career Opportunity

Finance Operations Manager

Ref #:

W153142

Department:

Finance

City:

Shanghai

State/Province:

Shanghai

Location:

China

Pay Range Max

Pay Range Min

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

       Ensure business operations are compliant per statutory requirements and company policies (T&E, Payment, Approval Matrix).

       Drive initiatives and actions to continuously improve controls, especially focus on critical areas such as employee reimbursement and payment management.

       On-Going consultation, handling enquiries and business partnering with key stakeholders (e.g.: Retail Operations, P&D, Marketing etc…)

       Develop, design and execute specific compliance trainings. 

       Provide consultation & awareness in the implementation & adoption of new requirements and/or changes to key controls. 

       Compliance for new business model set up and internal projects.

       Liaise with relevant government offices for data/information requirements.

       Assist internal and external auditors to conduct audit and follow up on remediation plan.

       Proactively identify new initiatives to improve efficiency.

       Other tasks arranged by supervisor.


Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Requirements

       CPA or equivalent qualification with minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

       Degree Holder in Accounting, Finance or related field.

       Audit background is preferred.

       Fluency in English & Mandarin.

       Experience in working for a sizable MNC, ideally in a commercial & retail organization.

       Proficiency with Microsoft Applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel - understanding V-Lookup, Pivot & Functions).

       Knowledge of Finance Systems – preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP system is an advantage.

       Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to build a rapport with senior business executives as well as immediate team members.

       Ability to work well under pressure on multiple tasks & deadlines.