COMPANY DESCRIPTION
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
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· 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