Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Corporate

Position Overview

Ralph Lauren is seeking a skilled Corporate FP&A professional with expertise in financial modelling and global forecasting and planning to ensure alignment with strategic goals and market trends. Crafting executive-level presentations, PowerPoint financial storytelling, and leveraging AI and automation to drive data insights and efficiencies are also key competencies. This role will serve as a critical link between the Corporate FP&A team and senior leadership, ensuring key financial data and takeaways are communicated effectively to guide strategic decision-making.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting

• Support RL’s forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and variance analysis processes and consolidated reporting.
• Develop and implement robust and dynamic total Company forecasting models that align with company goals and market nuances.
• Design and carry out dynamic scenario models that provide insights to support strategic decision making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., commercial, strategy, technology, marketing, etc.) to ensure financial alignment with strategic initiatives.

Executive-Level Financial Presentations

• Create compelling, visually impactful presentations for RL senior executive and Board of Director meetings, primarily using PowerPoint.
• Leverage storytelling techniques and data visualization tools to ensure presentations are engaging and easy to understand.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for all stakeholders, both financial and non-financial.
• Maintain a consistent, polished visual identity in all presentation materials that reflects RL’s elevated brand positioning.
• Develop template, frameworks, and standards for financial storytelling and executive reporting.

AI and Automation Integration

• Leverage AI tools where possible to enhance RL’s financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning processes.
• Identify opportunities and implement automation solutions to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies to continuously improve Corporate FP&A team efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.

• Partner with RL finance leadership to prepare modeling and provide financial insights and recommendations for key business initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct scenario planning analysis that considers global and regional risks, opportunities, and macroeconomic factors.
• Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed to address business challenges or opportunities.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

· 7-10+ years’ experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related role, preferably in the retail or consumer products sector

· Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills supported by knowledge of intermediate finance and accounting concepts.

· Strong proficiency in financial modeling and tools such as Excel.

· Expertise in PowerPoint with a demonstrated ability to create executive-level presentations that convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

· Familiarity with AI tools and their application in financial analysis and reporting is a plus

· Experience with Hyperion Essbase and SAP is a plus.

· Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and work well cross-functionally in a team environment.

· Detail-oriented, accurate and highly organized, with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

· A strong understanding of the luxury retail market and its unique dynamics is a plus.

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.