Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Ref#: W178761

Department: Finance

City: Bangalore

State/Province: Karnataka

Location: India

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

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager, the Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst provides financial and operational reporting and analysis to support Global Sourcing and Supply Chain organizations. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, product cost analysis and performance monitoring processes and partners with cross functional teams to deliver accurate, timely insights that inform cost management and sourcing decisions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Support consolidation and reporting of Global Sourcing financials, partnering with regional and corporate finance teams.

Prepare month end, forecast, budget, and long range planning reports; support the monthly close process.

Monitor actuals versus budget and forecast, perform variance analysis, and prepare management commentary.

Prepare reporting materials and decks for leadership business reviews.

Support product and factory level cost analysis, including tracking cost saving initiatives.

Assist with financial analysis for customs and duty optimization, including first sale programs.

Partner with Raw Materials Procurement to support financial tracking of raw material exposures.

Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting support as required.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.

4 – 6+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with a strong foundation in financial reporting, analysis, and modeling.

Demonstrated experience preparing financial and operational reporting and analytics; exposure to retail or consumer driven environments preferred.

Strong analytical and numerical aptitude, with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into clear insights.

Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Proactive, results oriented team player with a flexible mindset and strong collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating ownership and a “can do” attitude.

Strong customer centric orientation and continuous improvement mindset.

Professional qualifications such as CA or MBA are a strong advantage.

Fluent in English with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with reporting and analytics platforms such as MicroStrategy, Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects, Hyperion, or Cognos is a strong plus.

Prior experience in the retail or Sourcing industry is highly desirable.