Ralph Lauren Financial Planning & Analysis Lead, Corporate Marketing

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
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