Financial Planning & Analysis Lead, Corporate Marketing

Position Overview

The FP&A Lead of Corporate Marketing role is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving financial planning and business partnership across the Corporate Marketing organization. This role oversees end‑to‑end FP&A processes including budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning and monthly close while providing clear, data‑driven insights that influence leadership decisions.

This role will lead a global team in the US and India, elevating capabilities through coaching, strong oversight and driving a high‑performance culture. As a key partner to senior Marketing, Advertising, and PR leaders in New York, the candidate will develop financial models, evaluate business cases, and guide investment decisions that shape growth, efficiency and long‑term value creation.

Success in this role requires deep FP&A expertise, hands‑on P&L ownership, strong storytelling and presentation skills, and the ability to translate complex financial data into compelling, actionable insights for non‑financial stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, creative, and collaborative environment and brings proven experience managing global teams, driving operational excellence, and partnering with senior leaders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis – 40%

· Lead budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and month‑end close processes, including variance analysis and spend management

· Provide insights and actionable recommendations to drive results and improve financial performance

· Maintain hands‑on ownership of the P&L, applying a full FP&A skill set to drive operational excellence

· Consolidate global marketing reporting and develop visually compelling PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership

Team Management & Development – 30%

· Lead and develop a team of five across the USA and India, providing ongoing coaching and development to support team growth and drive operational excellence

· Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture that emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

· Review team deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with organizational standards

Business Partnership & Financial Modelling – 30%

· Serve as a key business partner to Corporate Brand Marketing, Advertising, and PR senior leaders in New York

· Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate initiatives, model financial impacts and monitor performance against strategic objectives

· Develop financial models to inform investment decisions, business cases and ROI analysis

· Support strategic planning cycles and lead special projects across the Marketing organization

· Act as a strategic thought partner, driving efficiency, accountability, and long-term value creation

· Translate financial data into clear, compelling narratives using storytelling to deliver insights for financial and non‑financial audiences

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with strong foundational knowledge in core financial principles

· 8+ years of FP&A experience, including proven supervisory responsibility and a track record of building and mentoring high performing teams

· Hands-on FP&A leader with strong analytical skills, full P&L ownership experience, and a strategic, business partner mindset

· Experience in multinational environments with retail apparel experience highly desirable

· Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with major planning, forecasting, and reporting systems—Hyperion Essbase/Planning, HFM, SAP, and business intelligence tools (Insight strongly preferred).

· Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver polished, executive level presentations to financial and non-financial audiences

· Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively in a fast-paced global environment, and navigate evolving business needs

· Strong financial modeling and project management skills, capable of building complex models, supporting business cases and driving cross functional initiatives

· Collaborative, proactive, and resourceful, thriving in creative, fast moving, and dynamic team settings and able to mentor and develop talent

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.