Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Role Overview

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in premium lifestyle products, with a distinctive brand portfolio and a commitment to inclusion. As a Senior Financial Planning Analyst, you will lead the management and reporting of Marketing & Creative expenses across all EMEA regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with functional leads to develop forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
• Support the month-end close, forecasting, and planning processes.
• Advise on accounting treatment and P&L recognition for marketing expenditures.
• Manage Marketing teams’ PO and Budget Trackers for accurate cost tracking.
• Conduct monthly expense reviews and deliver actionable insights.
• Drive process improvements and build strong business partnerships.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Relevant post-qualified experience, multinational retail background preferred.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with high Excel proficiency.
• Experience in managing complex expense structures and advising on accounting treatments.

Key Skills/Competency

• Forecasting
• Expense Management
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Budget Tracking
• Analytical Skills
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Forecasting
• Process Improvement
• Accounting