Sr Financial Analyst

OVERVIEW Experience something categorically different. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S., designs to expand internationally, 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? TTHE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: Experience the possibilities of supporting Ulta Beauty’s retail media network, UB Media. UB Media will be applying the latest technologies to personalize the buying experience of true beauty enthusiasts—in ways that surprise and delight. In this hybrid role, as the Sr. Financial Analyst supporting this business, you will gain opportunities to stretch and deepen, to grow and build. You will oversee the development and execution of reporting and analytics, influencing decisions through data focused insights and recommendations. You will serve as the key partner to UB Media’s leadership for all financial support of this new enterprise initiative. YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY: Lead annual budget, monthly forecast and long-term financial planning process for UB Media revenue, gross margin, and expenses by collaborating with various program leaders Manage forecasting, reporting tools, and analytics on program profitability. Develop and communicate recommendations to business leaders to drive margin rate improvements and expense reductions. Distill analyses into clear, concise and actionable reporting and presentations and deliver to key stakeholders at various levels including senior leaders Drive analytics and communication with internal stakeholders and business leaders to identify trends and forecast variance drivers as well as relevant risks, opportunities, and recommendations Prepare weekly, period, and quarterly reporting and executive presentations that summarize financial results Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS: Undergraduate degree (Accounting/Finance/Computer Science/Statistics/Math), 4-6 yrs. relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience Expert Excel & PowerPoint experience required, SAP and Power BI experience is a plus Background in compiling data, creating queries, and replicable reports Organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task Experienced in creating new processes and implementing across cross-functional partners Ability to influence decision makers and team members to drive results Maintains a high level of accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Self-starter and intellectually curious. Prior budgeting and forecasting experience preferred
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LI-JB2 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.