Financial Planning Analyst

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Pls note this is Fixed Term Contract Located in London, UK, and a member of the Ralph Lauren FP&A Retail team, the FP&A Analyst assists in providing financial support for the B&M stores in EMEA. This position reports to the FP&A DTC Lead and will work together with key business partners and other members of the finance team to fully support monthly close & reporting process, as well as divisional budgeting/long range planning and monthly forecasting.

You will be a proactive and innovative financial professional with the ability to multi-task with a high degree of analytical proficiency and integrity. Position requires strong foundational knowledge and experience in finance/accounting and a firm understanding of Retail concepts. This position is an excellent opportunity to build strong business partnerships and develop financial expertise to support sustainable, profitable growth.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and maintain reporting suites for EMEA DTC as required by the business.
• Assist with month end processes including journals, variance analysis, bridges and discussions with budget holders
• Assist with the forecasting and planning processes across the full B&M P&L including loading submissions into Essbase and completing variance analysis, bridges and assisting with review decks.
• Review monthly results for T&E expense lines, preparing detailed reports and following up with functional department heads to ensure strong expenditure control
• Assist with ad hoc requests and projects from partners to support on decision making

Qualifications

• Recently qualified or actively working towards a recognised financial qualification
• Experience of FP&A in a multinational or retail company preferred
• Highly organised individual – detail-oriented, with strong focus on accuracy and ability to work under pressure managing concurrent deadlines and projects.
• Team player – ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment
• Customer focused – Can-do attitude with a focus on continuous improvement

Mandatory

• Advanced competency in Excel and other Microsoft applications

Preferred

• SAP, Insight, and Hyperion Essbase