Senior FP&A Analyst, Wholesale - #190600

Ref#: W178864

Department: Finance

City: Watford

State/Province: Hertfordshire

Location: United Kingdom

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

We are seeking a highly analytical, well organized and commercially minded Senior FP&A Analyst to join our EMEA Wholesale FP&A team.

This role will manage financial planning, investment analysis, and performance tracking for Capital Expenditure (Capex) and Store Development activities across the Wholesale channel. This role plays a critical and central role in evaluating investment opportunities, ensuring financial discipline across projects, and providing visibility on store-related performance.

The role combines analytical responsibilities (CAR governance, P&L modelling, Capex tracking) with close business partnering across multiple teams: Store Development, Commercial, Corporate FP&A, Capital allocation and Accounting teams.

This is a high‑impact role with regular exposure to senior leadership, and which offers the opportunity to support investment decisions and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Capital investment & Business case

• Manage the Capital Approval Request (CAR) process for Finance for store development projects—covering consolidation of inputs, P&L modelling, and coordination of required approvals.
• Partner with Store Development and Commercial teams to collect, challenge, and validate key assumptions (sales, costs, timelines, investment levels).
• Build robust business cases, including pro-forma P&Ls, ROI analysis, and benchmarking analyses.
• Prepare and deliver clear, decision‑ready materials to senior stakeholders to support project approvals and funding decisions.

Capex Planning, Tracking & Reporting

• Lead Capex budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking, ensuring full visibility on project spend.
• Drive capital allocation discipline through regular reporting and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with Corporate teams on forecast submissions and funding requirements.

Financial planning and Cost management

• Develop and manage accurate depreciation forecasts aligned with capitalized assets and project timelines.
• Ensure consistency between Capex forecasts, asset capitalization, and P&L impact.

• Own forecasting and tracking of Store Development operating expenses (e.g., store needs, T&E, maintenance, temporary solutions).

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Support month-end close activities for areas in scope, including store openings/closures reporting.
• Ensure accurate reporting of store counts, Capex, and related P&L impacts.
• Reconcile project-related costs with Accounting and Fixed Assets teams.

Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to Store Development, Commercial, Corporate FP&A, Capital Allocation, Accounting, and Fixed Assets teams.
• Support strategic decisions through fact-based analysis and financial insights.
• Support process improvements and finance transformation and systems enhancement initiatives, including the Next Generation Finance program.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Experience or education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business Finance within a multinational retail, fashion, or wholesale environment (preferred).
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling capabilities
• Strong attention to detail combined with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset combined with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and challenge assumptions
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, Hyperion Essbase, or similar ERP and planning systems.
• Exposure to Capex planning, investment appraisal, store development, or real estate finance is an advantage.