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Finance Director
Ralph Lauren
New York, NY, United States
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Finance Director, E Commerce, License, Wholesale,overhead Expenses
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For nearly 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets.
Position Purpose and Scope
Club Monaco seeks an experienced Finance Director to lead the FP&A support capability for E-commerce, License, Wholesale, and corporate overhead expense. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Global FP&A and will partner with channel and function leads to implement performance management controls for all revenue, gross margin, and inventory plans as well as drive initiatives in support of the fiscal 2018 Way Forward operating plan. The ideal candidate will be a proactive financial professional with the ability to manage and deliver priorities accurately, on-time, and with a high degree of confidence. This position requires strong foundational knowledge of a multi-channel operating model paired with demonstrated experience leading financial planning activities, developing business case analytics, building what if scenarios and delivering fact-based recommendations to multiple cross functional stakeholders throughout the division.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the development of the strategic business plan for the Ecommerce, Wholesale and Licensee channels
• Collaborate with the Planning and Ecommerce Operations teams to develop the budget and forecasts for Website Revenue, Gross Profit and Operating Expenses.
• Support the strategic evaluation of the growth of the wholesale channel and develop the financial projections, forecasts and budgets.
• Collaborate with the Licensee management team to develop the budget and forecasts for licensee sales and associated royalties
• Lead meetings with the managers of each functional area to analyze and improve expense performance
• Manage the Capital Project submission, accounting, forecasting, and post auditing
• Work with the division Senior Management to develop the key monthly, quarterly and annual business performance presentations, and coordinate their completion with the functional teams
• Generate routine and ad hoc reporting on key initiatives and metrics, identifying key variance drivers
• Develop, analyze, and prepare reports on the financial performance of business units and departments against prior periods, forecasts and budgets
• Drive product revenue, gross profit, operating expense, and inventory planning assumptions in partnership with channel leadership, merchandising, planning, and customer insights
• Proactively develop risks and opportunities assessment for the channel and collaboratively build action plans to address
• Drive disciplined development of financial business cases to effectively evaluate resource allocations and trade-offs
• Develop KPI reporting and tools to track and performance manage progress against Path To Profit
Requirements
• 6+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with significant exposure to retail financials accounting and operating budget management
• Demonstrated success in leading cross functional projects to improve results.
• Seasoned strategic planning and analytical skills demonstrated in a complex retail environment
• Proven experience building and refining planning processes and performance management controls
• Successful candidate will have experience leading teams, setting short-term and long-term priorities, and providing professional development guidance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to influence and demonstrate confidence in communications with senior level management.
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including deadline-sensitive priorities.
• Flexibility in adjusting and reprioritizing in order to meet changing needs in a fast-paced work environment
• Team player possessing a strong work ethic and drive for results.
• Strong communications and presentation skills; including the ability to provide written and verbal direction effectively.
• Superb financial modeling skills.
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase, SAP and / other financial databases
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft
Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.