Overview


Senior FP&A Analyst – London, United Kingdom

Position Overview

Ref #
W181724

State/Region
London

Department
Finance

Location
United Kingdom

City
London

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 looking for a highly motivated Senior Analyst to join our Corporate FP&A team on an initial 12-month secondment. The role will play a key part in the consolidation of EMEA financial performance for global reporting, supporting core FP&A cycles including financial reporting, forecasting and planning as well as providing insightful ad-hoc analysis to support business decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Support the Senior Manager, Corporate FP&A in the consolidation of EMEA financial performance for submission into the global FP&A process

·         Coordinate and deliver key EMEA reporting deliverables, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and aligned with global standards, including the development and maintenance of reporting templates

·         Support core FP&A cycles, including quarter-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning

·         Partner with FP&A teams across EMEA, including channels and functions, to collect, validate and challenge submissions, ensuring a clear understanding of the underlying performance and the ability to understand key messages at an EMEA-wide level

·         Support the preparation of executive presentations, including financial decks and materials for senior stakeholders

·         Perform ad-hoc financial and business analysis to support decision-making requests

·         Support the ongoing improvement of FP&A reporting and consolidation processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and quality

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

·         Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional qualification is advantageous or equal experience in similar position

·         Minimum 4 full strategic cycles of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a similar analytical role

·         Strong understanding of financial planning and reporting processes, including consolidation, month/quarter-end close activities, budgeting and forecasting methodologies

·         Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with Hyperion or similar financial planning systems is highly desirable

·         Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outputs within tight reporting, forecasting and planning deadlines

·         Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, particularly when working with consolidated financial information

·         Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand the business drivers behind financial performance and translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

·         Proactive and collaborative mindset, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes

·         Comfortable conducting detailed ad-hoc financial and business analysis and responding effectively to time-sensitive business questions

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across regions, functions and levels of seniority

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