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Ralph Lauren · 4 months ago

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, North America Retail

Nutley, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in premium lifestyle products, and they are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join their North America Retail FP&A team. The role involves supporting financial operations, driving budget and forecasting processes, and performing financial analysis to facilitate informed decision-making across various business partners.

Apparel & Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Financial Planning & AnalysisBudgetingForecastingSAPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-motivatedTeam player

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

Ralph Lauren

Glassdoor3.9

Ralph Lauren Corporation focuses on the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products.

Founded in 1967

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://corporate.ralphlauren.com

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