Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

OVERVIEW

Experience something categorically different. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S., a thriving digital ecosystem and a growth trajectory that’s put Wall Street on notice; Ulta Beauty provides dynamic challenges for those who want to apply their financial acumen to ever-increasing levels of complexity. Professional ownership. Diverse and ever-evolving projects. Greater levels of impact. The ability to influence decisions and organizational direction. It’s all part of the daily experience of our Finance & Accounting associates.

 

If you want a collaborative environment where continual learning, career self-determination and trust are prioritized, where an engaged leadership provides deep levels of support and guidance, Ulta Beauty is uniquely positioned to deliver greater levels of career satisfaction. Are you up for the challenge?

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

 

As a member of the Merchandise Financial Planning and Analysis team, the Manager will serve as a key business partner and provide thought leadership to the Merchant, Planning, Strategy, and Accounting teams to report category performance results, develop business insights, and perform ad hoc analyses that drive accountability and financial results.

 

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

 

Forecast/Budget Management:

• Leading Category period close, budget, and forecast processes for profitability of brand sales, funding, and expenses while collaborating with various partners including Directors and VPs.

Financial Reporting:

• Preparing, improving, and creating week/period/quarter reporting and executive presentations that summarize financial results while providing timely and accurate insights on Key Performance Indicators to predict future performance and trends.
• Being a Finance partner to Merchandising, Marketing, Planning & Inventory, Strategy, and Accounting.

Financial Business Support:

• Developing and communicating recommendations to business leaders to drive funding rate improvements and expense reductions.
• Driving analytics and communication to internal stakeholders and business leaders to identify trends and forecast variance drivers as well as relevant risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Support Merchandising strategy by analyzing the profitability of brands and financial hurdles of new brands or strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, reporting, and processes
• Prepare and give presentations on business performance and insights to senior and executive leadership

Strategic Initiative Support:

• Ensuring investment and capital allocation decisions are optimized to drive profitable enterprise return.
• Performing ad-hoc analysis and reporting with a creative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Manage a team of two, one Senior Financial Analyst and one Financial Analyst II

 

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCESS:

 

• Undergraduate degree (Accounting/Finance/Statistics/Math), 6-8 yrs. relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Highly analytical with strong technical and strategic thinking skills.
• Background in compiling data, creating queries, and replicable reports. Power BI experience is a plus.
• Solid problem analysis skills to assess, research, interpret and analyze complex data.
• Intellectual curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking to deliver analysis and creative solutions.
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• High proficiency and ability to compile data, develop canned reports and create and analyze spreadsheets.
• Effectively prioritize and manage assignments with time sensitive deadlines.
• Extremely strong skillset in Excel.
• PowerPoint experience with ability to present financial data to internal business partners.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Prior budgeting and forecasting experience preferred.
• Experience in Finance in the retail industry is a plus.

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The pay range for this position is $102,900.00 - $135,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

ABOUT

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

 

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Salary : $102,900 - $135,000