Ralph Lauren FP&A Manager - Global Sourcing & Product Functions

Ralph Lauren; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren is seeking an FP&A Manager in Nutley, NJ to serve as a strategic finance partner to various global functions. The role includes managing cost centers, supporting financial planning, and leading transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in FP&A within a multinational context, alongside strong analytical and financial modeling skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on financial decision-making and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of FP&A or finance experience in a multinational environment.
• Experience supporting sourcing, product, or operational functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial processes including budgeting, forecasting and month-end close.
• Act as a trusted finance partner and support decision-making through financial analysis.
• Lead and support transformation and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical capabilities

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Stakeholder management

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the FP&A Lead, the FP&A Manager will serve as a strategic finance partner to Global Sourcing, Product, and Operations leadership. The role is responsible for cost center management, financial planning, and performance analytics across Italy, Turkey /Egypt/ Middle East & Americas Sourcing, Global Tech Design, Sourcing Operational Excellence, and Product Integrity, as well as other global product functions. The role also supports cross‑functional transformation initiatives and strategic projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Cost Center Management & Financial Planning

• Own end‑to‑end financial management of assigned cost centers, including budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end close
• Deliver variance analysis, performance reporting, and forecasting updates
• Consolidate and align financial inputs across regions and functions
• Identify risks and opportunities and partner with leadership on actions

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Act as a trusted finance partner to sourcing, product, and operations leadership
• Translate business strategies into financial plans and tradeoffs
• Support decision‑making through financial analysis and modeling

Cost Optimization & Operational Efficiency

• Identify and drive cost optimization initiatives
• Support efficiency improvements across sourcing and product functions
• Track progress and ensure delivery of savings initiatives
• Quality testing tracking and reporting

Transformation & Strategic Projects

• Lead and support transformation and strategic initiatives (e.g., TNT)
• Provide financial oversight and value realization tracking
• Partner cross‑functionally to deliver measurable business impact

Analytics, Reporting & Insights

• Develop and enhance financial reporting, dashboards, and analytics
• Deliver concise, insight‑driven reporting for leadership
• Translate data into actionable recommendations
• Develop best practices in FP&A AI optimization
• Annual Cost to Serve analytics and insights for Global Product organization

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Experience

• 5-8+ years of FP&A or finance experience in a multinational environment
• Experience supporting sourcing, product, or operational functions preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred

Leadership & Competencies

• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate in a global, matrixed environment
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset

Success Profile

• Strong financial control and transparency across cost centers
• Trusted partnership with business leadership
• Delivery of cost savings and efficiency improvements
• High‑quality, forward‑looking financial insights
• Successful execution of strategic initiatives