Senior FP&A Analyst, NA Wholesale

Position Overview

The Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing P&L overview, financial reporting, and business support to the North America Wholesale Kid’s and Home departments. Responsibilities include full P&L management for gross sales through operating expense including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, analysis & reporting, and rebate management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Individual will serve as a key financial liaison between Sales Leads, Account Services, Accounting, multiple business partners (e.g. Marketing) and a range of peer internal FP&A teams

· Budgeting / Long-Range Plan: Assists with bottoms-up build of operating expense budgets/ LRP aligned with Corporate growth directive; inclusive of creating budget / LRP documents necessary to capture a comprehensive view of operational and strategic needs

· Forecasting: Lead Kid’s FOB forecast process and ensure tracking and accuracy of sales through gross margin and operating expense through monthly forecast submission

· Month-End Financial Close: Lead Kid’s and Home month-end financial close process including analyzing financial data in GL accounts for accuracy and completeness, reviewing variances to budget and forecast, preparing journal entries, and partnering with Accounting to ensure journal entries are supported with appropriate back-up

· Rebate Management: Provide support in set-up and closure of seasonal and annual rebates as well as tracking regular rebate payouts; maintain timely closure of rebates in the system

· Collaborates with business partners on a consistent basis to remain informed of business plans and their impact on the financials as well as to help facilitate monthly expense reviews

· Assists Manager in identifying financial risks and opportunities; provides recommendations to mitigate

· Promotes an environment of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to create and implement process efficiencies

· Assists Manager in preparation of financial reports and presentation materials to facilitate decision making

· Assists with ad-hoc initiatives / analysis to support business needs

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; 2 years of finance/accounting experience in operating expense management

· Budgeting and forecasting experience in Retail preferred

· Experience with SAP · Experience with Hyperion/Essbase/Smartview

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivots, v-lookups, etc.)

· Strong communication and presentation skills, verbal and written, with the ability to influence · Analytical and detail orientated with a high degree of accuracy, strategic thinker

· Well organized with the ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Flexibility to reprioritize based on deadlines and priorities

· Self-motivated / self-starter; works independently to identify and / or resolve issues

· Team player possessing a strong work ethic; able to work in a fast-paced environment

· Must demonstrate appropriate level of judgment, discretion, confidentiality, curiosity, and professional courtesy

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.