Ralph Lauren Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - NGT ERP+ Project

BoF Careers; Watford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking an FP&A leader to strengthen capabilities and drive a standardized, scalable operating model. You will support the RL FP&A team in transitioning ERP+ applications and processes toward the new enabling technology.

You will partner with finance leaders to build plans, publish management reporting and manage multiple transformation projects in a fast-paced, global environment. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Substantial FP&A management experience partnering with finance leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and change leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics, Hyperion Essbase, MicroStrategy and/or Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

Skills

FP&A management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Fiori

Power BI

Hyperion Essbase

MicroStrategy

Tools

Power BI

Hyperion Essbase

MicroStrategy

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP S/4HANA

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

This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile global transformation by strengthening FP&A capabilities and helping finance teams move from current processes and applications to a more standardised, scalable and insight-led operating model. The role will support the RL FP&A team in transitioning from current to future-state ERP+ applications and business processes with an eye towards transformation via the new enabling technology.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in FP&A management roles, partnering with finance leaders to build financial plans, publish management reporting while understanding the system dependencies supporting those processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and change leadership skills.
• You will lead cross-functional work in a fast paced, global environment.
• Project management experience, with the ability to engage teams through transformation.
• You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, including deadline-sensitive priorities.
• Flexibility in adjusting and reprioritizing to meet changing needs in a fast-paced work environment.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics, Hyperion Essbase, MicroStrategy Business Intelligence and / or Microsoft Power BI preferred.
• Fashion or retail industry experience preferred.