Ralph Lauren FP&A Analyst, Consolidation NA Wholesale

Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview
Position Overview: Ralph Lauren Corporation is looking for a driven, analytically strong professional to join its North America Wholesale FP&A team. This role partners closely with key stakeholders to support core financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, and reporting processes. A significant portion of the position focuses on financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, annual planning, and ad hoc analysis. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong analytical rigor and integrity. A solid foundation in finance or accounting and a clear understanding of financial principles are essential. Success in this role requires the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels of the organization. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Finance, Consolidation for North America Wholesale, and works cross-functionally with teams including Finance, Accounting, Shared Services, Sales, Planning, Marketing, Digital, and Divisional Leadership.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: · Support the overall forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes of the division as it relates to E-Commerce & Shared Services · Support the month-end close process, which includes journal entries preparation, accruals, and variance analyses in partnership with the accounting team and functional department leads · Manage Wholesale weekly e-commerce performance as well as forecast and budget · Complete monthly operating expense forecasts for Shared Services, including payroll, T&E, Capital, and Store Props/Fixtures · Manage and monitor Shared Services headcount on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and alignment with Workday · Act as the lead finance business partner for E-Commerce & Shared Services and establish a track record of clear communication and follow-up · Prepare weekly sales flash reporting in collaboration with the Sales team · Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships within divisional finance teams to enhance collaboration and support organizational alignment · Support and prepare ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed Process Analysis and Improvement · 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

Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Experience, Skills, and Knowledge: · Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field required · 2+ years of Finance or Accounting experience with a focus on planning and analysis · Advanced competency in Excel and other Microsoft applications, experience with SAP/MicroStrategy, Hyperion/Essbase a plus · Strong communication and presentation skills (oral, written, and formal) with the ability to develop professional relationships across varying levels of management · Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment · Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills · Self-motivated with an intellectual curiosity; results-drive