FP&A Intern

Position Overview

Our compensated 10-week Corporate RL Inspire Internship Program is designed to give rising senior undergraduate students a challenging, hands-on experience in the retail industry.

As an INSPIRE Intern, you will...

ONBOARD: Kick off your journey with a dynamic orientation with your entire intern class

ENGAGE: Experience exclusive RL moments including our Executive Speaker Series

DEVELOP: Receive valuable coaching and real-time coaching and on-going feedback from your supervisor and Early Career Talent team

COLLABORATE: Strategize and execute a final, cross-functional group project with your fellow interns

IMPACT: Create meaningful change and volunteer with our Ralph Lauren Gives Back program

CONNECT: Enjoy social events and networking opportunities

We are seeking an enthusiastic and analytical-minded individual who is passionate about Ralph Lauren and eager to learn.

To be eligible for a US-based Ralph Lauren Internship position, applicants must:

• Attend college full-time in the United States and be entering your final semester or year of undergraduate studies with a graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to work in an in-person or hybrid workplace environment arrangement
• Available the entire duration of the 10-week internship and reside within a commutable distance to one of our office locations (NY, NJ, NC). A housing stipend will be provided to help with travel and accommodations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Enhance the robustness of Ecommerce and Retail freight reporting to improve the visibility of key metrics and performance indicators for stakeholders
• Update existing freight reporting from monthly to weekly cadence
• Document processes, sources of data and calculation of freight metrics to ensure common understanding of performance drivers
• Participate in monthly Accounting Close duties (preparation & submission of ledger entries) as well as accrual process
• Measurable Objectives
• Creation of weekly financial reporting model that will improve clarity of factors driving performance and facilitate informed decision making by senior management
• Exhibit a sound understanding of Ralph Lauren’s freight & transportation business and interdependencies (eg. volume, mix, rate) that impact distribution expenses
• Ability to improve analytical & financial reporting tools and business practices
• Recommend actionable steps that could be implemented to improve robustness, timeliness & clarity of data

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to interface with cross functional specialists to learn about the strategic and competitive factors that impact Distribution Center operations and financial results
• Experience managing a project and enhancing written and oral communication skills working with individuals at different management levels
• Ability to participate in community service events that reinforce Ralph Lauren’s culture of supporting others and reinforcing inclusion and fairness

Desired skills for all intern roles:

• Strong understanding and appreciation of the Ralph Lauren aesthetic, brand heritage, and the retail industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong writing and math skills; retail math a plus
• Highly organized and eager team player
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and deliver results with attention to detail
• Thinks strategically to seize opportunities and solve problems
• Active listener with strong communication; clearly communicates ideas, both written and verbally
• Ability to balance creativity with practicality
• A self-starter who excels in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and can switch gears as required
• Passionate about advancing a culture of belonging and equal opportunity
• Curious, desire to learn, innovative, forward-thinking, strong interpersonal skills

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.