Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Ralph Lauren; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to provide financial reporting and analysis for the Global Sourcing organization in Bengaluru. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and process improvements.

Reporting to FP&A Manager, you will consolidate and report financial data with regional teams, prepare month-end packages, and contribute to AI-enabled reporting initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with a focus in Finance/ Accounting/ Business.
• CA / MBA is a strong plus.
• At least 2-3 years of FP&A experience with reporting, analysis, and modeling.
• Strong numerical sense and ability to handle large data sets.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support consolidation and reporting of financial information for Global Sourcing.
• Prepare month-end, forecast, and budget reporting packages with commentary.
• Support the monthly close process, including variance and trend analysis.
• Assist with automation and AI developments for FP&A processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

MS Excel

Power BI

MicroStrategy

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CA / MBA is a strong plus

Tools

MicroStrategy

Power BI

SAP Business Objects

Hyperion

Cognos

MS Office

Job 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.

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, the Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst provides financial reporting and analysis to the Global Sourcing organization. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and financial process improvements.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support consolidation and reporting of financial information of Global Sourcing, partnering with regional and corporate finance teams.
• Prepare clear and concise month-end, forecast, and budget reporting packages, along with management commentary.
• Support the monthly close process, including variance analysis and trend analysis.
• Support the submissions of budget and forecast.

Reporting & Automation

• Assist with financial processes and automations to minimize manual activities
• Support development of AI agents and AI developments as part of FP&A best practice development
• Support maintenance of master files and cost center mappings to enable accurate and consistent reporting
• Continuously seek improvement and efficiencies in reporting packages delivered
• Leverage systems and analytical tools (MicroStrategy) to create reports and analyze various datasets
• Other ad-hoc work as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with a focus in Finance/ Accounting/ Business
• CA / MBA is a strong plus
• At least 2-3 years of FP&A experience, preferably with business reporting, analysis, and financial modeling
• Solid experience in preparing financial & operational reporting and proven analytical abilities
• Strong numerical sense, confidence to handle large sets of data
• Highly organized individual and detail-oriented, with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results on time and with accuracy
• Must have a “can do” attitude and continuous improvement mindset
• Fluent in English, excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel. Experience in other systems/applications (MicroStrategy, Power BI, SAP Business Objects, Hyperion, Cognos) a definite plus.
• Previous retail or sourcing industry experience is a definite advantage