Sr FP&A Analyst, Corporate 6 month FTC

Ralph Lauren Corporation; Watford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global lifestyle brand in Watford is seeking a highly skilled Senior FP&A Analyst for a six-month contract. This role involves leading the planning and reporting for corporate salaries and supporting EMEA deliverables. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, coupled with advanced proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with ERP tools. A self-motivated approach is essential, along with the ability to influence senior leadership in decision-making processes.

Benefits

Gain hands-on experience in a multinational team

Exposure to senior leadership processes

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
• Understanding of accounting and business concepts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, forecasting, and reporting of corporate salaries.
• Support consolidation of EMEA deliverables during quarter-end close.
• Act as a finance partner to decision-makers on salary adjustments.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong financial understanding

Problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Advanced MS Excel

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

BI

Hyperion Planning

Essbase

Job description

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior FP&A Analyst to support our Corporate FP&A team on a six-month contract. The role is divided into two main areas:

• Corporate Salaries Management (Primary Focus): Lead the planning, forecasting, and reporting of corporate salaries & Headcount across EMEA Shared Service Centre & DTC (c/700Hc), acting as the main finance partner to People & Development (P&D) and functional heads.
• EMEA Consolidation Support: Assist with the consolidation of some key EMEA deliverables during quarter-end close and forecasting cycles, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a multinational corporate FP&A team.
• Exposure to senior leadership and decision-making processes.
• A dynamic and collaborative environment with the potential to impact business outcomes.

Corporate Salaries Management (Main Focus)

• Own the month-to-end process for corporate salaries and reporting across Shared Service Centre & DTC (Bonuses accruals, intercompany rebills & salaries reclasses).
• Act as a trusted finance partner to P&D and functional leaders, supporting decision-making on headcount changes, salary adjustments, and affordability assessments.
• Work closely with P&D Partners & Workday on updating latest HC Changes, ensuring our files reflect latest information on team’s structure.
• Drive LRP & Forecast for Overhead salaries, delivering accurate and insightful variance analysis and reporting (bridges).

EMEA Consolidation Support

• Support the consolidation of EMEA deliverables for quarter-end close and forecasting cycles: SG&A Bridges, S&B Consolidation, EMEA Headcount reporting.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Strong financial culture includes understanding of accounting and business concepts.
• Problem solver and excellent interpersonal skills.
• A forward-thinking team player using excellent communication skills with the ability to work and influence people of seniority across the business.
• Advanced MS Excel, experience with ERP tools (SAP) and reporting systems & cubes (BI, Hyperion Planning, Essbase).

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