Ralph Lauren Workforce Management Intern

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
Ralph Lauren EMEA is seeking an Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Intern to join its high-performing Workforce Finance team in London. Located in the UK and a member of the Ralph Lauren Workforce Management team, the Sales & Budget (S&B) Intern will support finance operations across European entities while developing practical experience in a dynamic and expanding organisation. This role will provide essential support to the Workforce Finance team, handling tasks like month-end closing, account reconciliation, data analysis, and expense reporting. They will assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation while learning to use financial software and Excel to improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, forward thinking and innovative individual with the ability to multi-task whilst managing a high degree of analytical proficiency and integrity. This position relies on foundational knowledge in finance operations, and an understanding of commercial retail would be advantageous.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Accounting Operations: Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including managing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations. · Financial Analysis & Reporting: Assisting with variance analysis of regional and country expenditure, and expense flow forecasting. · Budgeting Support: Helping leadership with creating annual budgets, monthly forecasting and ad hoc budgetary controls. · Data Management: Processing data, managing queries and expenditure/investment requests, and maintaining accurate financial records. · Administrative/Projects: Supporting analysis of new stores and special projects, compliance activities, and ad-hoc projects, such as creating presentations for stakeholders.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

* Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint. CoPilot or other AI driven skills an advantage.
* High attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
* Strong communication skills to be able to work across cross-functional teams.
* Previous internship experience or coursework related to financial modelling would be advantageous.