Ralph Lauren FP&A Manager

Ralph Lauren; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion leader is seeking an FP&A Manager in London to oversee financial operations for the Outlet channel. The ideal candidate will excel in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, with strong analytical skills and finance/accounting experience. This role offers a significant opportunity to develop business partnerships and contribute to strategic financial decisions. Proficiency in Excel and experience with SAP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A in a multinational or retail company preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills.
• Self-motivated and accountable for results.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and budgeting processes across the full P&L.
• Own month-end close processes including accruals and variance analyses.
• Support decision making for new business initiatives.

Skills

Finance/Accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Proficient in Excel

SAP knowledge

Tools

SAP

Hyperion Essbase

Job description

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

Located in London, UK, and a member of the Ralph Lauren FP&A Retail team, the FP&A Manager is responsible for end to end financial support for the Outlet channel in EMEA. This position reports to the FP&A DTC Lead and will work together with key business partners and Senior Management to support the group's baseline financial operations including responsibility for divisional budgeting/long range planning, monthly forecasting, and monthly financial close and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and innovative financial professional with the ability to multi-task with a high degree of analytical proficiency and integrity. Position requires strong foundational knowledge and experience in finance/accounting and a firm understanding of Retail concepts. This position is an excellent opportunity to build a strong business partnership with regional management and develop a sound financial expertise to support sustainable, profitable growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the overall forecasting, long range planning/budgeting, and reporting processes across the full P&L including net revenue/gross profit and operating expenses across Outlet channel. Partner with divisional leads across planning, store operations, workforce management, real estate and other cross functional accounting and FP&A teams to develop budgets, and prepare supporting analyses and bridges. Own all month end close processes including accruals/re-classes and variance analyses; ensure accuracy of accruals and other adjustments and communicate results to management in a clear and timely manner. Track performance metrics and proactively analyze and assess business risks and opportunities to drive operational and financial performance and deliver against targets. Review monthly expense results with functional department heads; act as the lead finance business partner for channels and establish a track record of clear communication and sound follow-up. Support decision making and provide guidance for new business initiatives and key investments for growth. Establish and maintain strong business partnerships across divisional finance teams to promote teamwork and organizational alignment including sharing best practices across divisions. Anticipate needs of business partners and prioritize efforts to deliver results. Support and prepare ad hoc analyses and special projects for Corporate and Senior leadership.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Experience in Finance/Accounting; FP&A in a multinational or retail company preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills (oral, written, and formal) with the ability to develop professional relationships with varying levels of management
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment; detail oriented with strong organization skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; high degree of accuracy with a strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated/pro-active, follow through with responsibilities and be accountable for results
• Advanced competency in Excel and other Microsoft applications
• Preferred: SAP, Insight, and Hyperion Essbase