BoF Careers ยท 5 months ago
Ralph Lauren Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, North America Retail
Nutley, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expRalph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in premium lifestyle products, and they are seeking an ambitious and highly analytical individual to join their North America Retail FP&A team. The role involves supporting financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting while collaborating with business partners to facilitate informed decision-making.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Assist / partner with accounting on monthly close, forecasting, and reporting objectives for North America Hospitality and Brand Image
Analyze operating results against budgets and prior year (variance analyses) and compile all deliverables per monthly timelines
Prepare monthly forecasts for store level expenses, and overhead expenses; Engage functional and corporate partners to update forecasts for rent/occupancy/depreciation, store operations/facilities, and creative/brand presentation
Participate & oversee monthly close process (reclasses, accruals, etc.), ensuring proper entries are recorded by Corporate Accounting that appropriately reflect business activities
Serve as a Finance resource to business in managing expenses
Liaise with business partners on a regular basis to gather information and provide reporting and information as needed to facilitate informed financial decision-making by business and achievement of budget/forecast targets
Assist departmental leads in identifying risks, efficiencies and/or opportunities through analysis
Alert management to potential areas of exposure and recommend solutions to ensure on-budget performance
Create executive level reporting to inform and facilitate decision-making
Identify and perform focused analysis of key business drivers to support operating & strategic initiatives
Provide support in the preparation of annual Budget and LRP process for NA Hosp., Brand Image, and Real Estate
Perform ad hoc analyses, prepare various reports and presentations
Assist in the preparation of lease renewals and new store proformas; maintain real estate finance trackers and other finance related files; partner with Real Estate team on deliverable timelines
Through financial partnership with business partners, ensure teams are following appropriate Corp and Financial policies/processes
Alert management of potential areas of exposure or risk of proper compliance
Analyze existing processes and identify process improvement opportunities and provide support as new processes are coordinated and put in place within and across divisions
Build finance reporting that leverages systemic reporting and global standards for consistency
Assist in managing internal Real Estate reporting, project trackers and various adhoc projects
Support in creation and enhancement of presentations decks across all functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance and/or Accounting
Minimum of 2-3 years of Finance or Accounting experience; FP&A in a multinational or retail company preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to influence and demonstrate confidence in communications with senior level management
Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills are required
Agile learner - able to quickly assimilate relationships between variables under analysis
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including deadline-sensitive priorities
Flexibility in adjusting and reprioritizing to meet changing needs in a fast-paced work environment
Must have highest degree of accuracy with a strong attention to detail
Must be self-motivated/self-starter with the ability to work independently
Team player possessing a strong work ethic
Preferred
FP&A in a multinational or retail company preferred
Systems experience with SAP, Hyperion/Essbase, a plus
Company
BoF Careers
BoF Careers connects professionals in fashion, beauty and luxury to The Business of Fashion's global marketplace of over 2,000 opportunities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase