FP&A Manager

Ralph Lauren Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global lifestyle company is seeking a Finance Manager to provide end-to-end financial support for EMEA store-related initiatives. Responsibilities include investment appraisals, budgeting, and performance reviews for store projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and analytical skills and be able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This role offers opportunities for mentoring junior team members and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a changing, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and pro-active with accountability for results.
• Experience in mentoring junior finance team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform investment appraisals and modeling for store projects.
• Deliver post-investment reviews to evaluate project performance.
• Own budgeting and forecasts related to Capital and Rent.
• Build strong collaborative relationships to support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and present project review decks to senior management.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Detail oriented with strong organization skills

Excellent financial modeling skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Position Overview

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.

As a key member of the Ralph Lauren FP&A team, the Finance Manager is responsible for end-to-end financial support of EMEA store-related initiatives - this includes new store openings, renovations, refits, lease renewals, relocations, and temporary locations. This role also includes ownership of the Capital forecasting process and management of key Property related P&L lines, including Depreciation, Rent, Rates, and Service Charges.

Responsibilities

• Investment appraisals and modelling of pro-forma P&Ls for store projects. This includes scenario modelling, aligning with key stakeholders on inputs and challenging where necessary
• Delivery of post-investment reviews to evaluate project performance against original business cases, identify key performance drivers and develop actionable recommendations for future improvements
• Ownership of the budgeting and forecasts (primarily in relation to anticipated projects) for:
  • Capital
  • Rent
• Building strong, collaborative relationships to support strategic initiatives and ensure alignment across functions
• Supporting with the preparation and presentation of decks for projects reviews with EMEA senior management/other decision making forums.
• Analysis & other reporting / schedules to support Capital investment & delivery of spend in line with Company polices and on Budget
• Serve as a mentor to junior finance team members, offering guidance, support, and coverage as needed
• Support the Senior Finance Manager / broader FPA team with general financial analysis and other ad hoc strategic or operational projects as required

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Strong communication and presentation skills (oral, written, and formal) with the ability to develop effective partnerships with financial and non-financial partners across varying levels of management
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment; detail oriented with strong organization skills
• Self-motivated/pro-active, follow through with responsibilities and be accountable for results
• Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to work with large volume of data