Ralph Lauren Corporation

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.

This is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract

The key focus for the Senior Finance Analyst will be to provide reliable, accurate and timely management information to support business decision making.

• Key Responsibilities:
  • Being responsible for key month end close processes, budgeting and forecasting and partnering the wider Finance team and business to provide analysis and insight.
  • Be the key finance contact for staff related and other business expenses, building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the EMEA business.
  • Financial Planning & Forecasting: Support the development of annual budgets, long range plans, and on-going forecasts, collaborating closely with regional teams to gather inputs, challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy with a special focus on employee costs and other SG&A expenses. Assist in translating business initiatives into financial outcomes aligning with company goals.
  • Monthly business review processes: Support month end close working alongside the broader Finance team. Ensuring accuracy and completeness, providing commentary on performance, and identifying risks and opportunities. Communicating performance to Finance leadership and our regional teams.
  • Financial stewardship: Gatekeeper for approvals relating to employee costs such as new roles, promotions and other contractual changes. Ownership of financial models and stewardship to understand the business requirements and to ensure budgetary control.
  • Financial analysis & insights: Provide analytical support on ad hoc strategic and operational initiatives supporting both Finance and regional leaders.
  • Continuous improvement: Champion improvements in processes, tools, and analysis.