Senior FP&A Analyst, NA Wholesale

Ref #: W176272

Department:

Finance City:

Nutley State/Province:

New Jersey Location:

United States Workspace Description Pay Range:

The pay range for this job is $63500 - $110000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits:

Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities. Pay Range Max 110000 Pay Range Min 63500 Company Description Ralph Lauren Corporation (

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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 Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing P&L overview, financial reporting, and business support to the North America Wholesale Kid's and Home departments. Responsibilities include full P&L management for gross sales through operating expense including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, analysis & reporting, and rebate management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Individual will serve as a key financial liaison between Sales Leads, Account Services, Accounting, multiple business partners (e.g. Marketing) and a range of peer internal FP&A teams
• Budgeting /

Long-Range Plan:

Assists with bottoms-up build of operating expense budgets/ LRP aligned with Corporate growth directive; inclusive of creating budget / LRP documents necessary to capture a comprehensive view of operational and strategic needs

Forecasting:

Lead Kid's FOB forecast process and ensure tracking and accuracy of sales through gross margin and operating expense through monthly forecast submission

Month-End Financial Close:

Lead Kid's and Home month-end financial close process including analyzing financial data in GL accounts for accuracy and completeness, reviewing variances to budget and forecast, preparing journal entries, and partnering with Accounting to ensure journal entries are supported with appropriate back-up

Rebate Management:

Provide support in set-up and closure of seasonal and annual rebates as well as tracking regular rebate payouts; maintain timely closure of rebates in the system

• Collaborates with business partners on a consistent basis to remain informed of business plans and their impact on the financials as well as to help facilitate monthly expense reviews
• Assists Manager in identifying financial risks and opportunities; provides recommendations to mitigate
• Promotes an environment of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to create and implement process efficiencies
• Assists Manager in preparation of financial reports and presentation materials to facilitate decision making
• Assists with ad-hoc initiatives / analysis to support business needs Experience, Skills & Knowledge
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; 2 years of finance/accounting experience in operating expense management
• Budgeting and forecasting experience in Retail preferred
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with Hyperion/Essbase/Smartview
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivots, v-lookups, etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills, verbal and written, with the ability to influence
• Analytical and detail orientated with a high degree of accuracy, strategic thinker
• Well organized with the ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexibility to reprioritize based on deadlines and priorities
• Self-motivated / self-starter; works independently to identify and / or resolve issues
• Team player possessing a strong work ethic; able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate appropriate level of judgment, discretion, confidentiality, curiosity, and professional courtesy 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.