ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc

Sr Financial Analyst

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or Math
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent education
  • Highly analytical with strong technical and strategic thinking skills
  • Proficient in data compilation, queries creation, and report generation
  • Strong problem analysis skills with complex data interpretation expertise
  • Intellectually curious with the ability to think creatively
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking
  • Extremely strong Excel skills and good PowerPoint presentation abilities

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Accounting to manage the close process ensuring clarity in variance analysis
  • Lead the development of financial forecasts collaborating with stakeholders
  • Own and enhance reporting processes to provide timely insights on KPIs
  • Communicate recommendations to business leaders for increasing profitability
  • Support strategic initiatives by analyzing profitability and financial challenges
  • Ensure optimal investment and capital allocation decisions for enterprise returns
  • Conduct ad hoc analyses to support business case and investment strategies

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Life and disability benefits
  • Opportunity for bonus compensation
  • Hybrid work model with six office days per month
  • Access to career development resources
Full Job Description
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

As a member of the Financial Planning and Analysis team, the Senior Financial Analyst will be a key strategic partner to business leaders, providing financial guidance to drive data-backed decisions and delivering insights that promote accountability and results. This role owns core forecasting and budgeting workstreams, leads cross-functional collaboration, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

Close/Forecast/Budget Management:
  • Partner with Accounting and cross-functional business leaders to manage the close process, ensuring accuracy and clarity in variance analysis between forecasted and actual results.
  • Lead the development of financial forecasts in collaboration with internal stakeholders and business partners. Evaluate key drivers, risks, and opportunities to deliver accurate, insightful projections that inform strategic decisions.
Financial Reporting:
  • Own and evolve key reporting processes and reporting to deliver timely, relevant, and actionable insight on Key Performance Indicators to predict future performance and trends.
Financial Business Support:
  • Developing and communicating recommendations to business leaders to drive profitability.
  • Support various strategic initiatives by analyzing profitability and financial hurdles throughout the business.
  • Ensuring investment and capital allocation decisions are optimized to drive profitable enterprise return.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance modeling tools.
Ad hoc Analysis:
  • Lead ad hoc analyses that support business case development and investment decisions
This role requires six (6) days per month in the Bolingbrook, IL office

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

  • Undergraduate degree (Accounting/Finance/Statistics/Math)
  • 5 + 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 multitask.
  • 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 skill set in Excel.
  • PowerPoint experience with the 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 $77,600.00 - $106,600.00 / 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 ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc

ULTA Beauty is the beauty retailer in the United States and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin, hair care products and salon services. Since opening its first store 25 years ago, ULTA Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer providing All Things Beauty, All in One Place™. The Company offers more than 20,000 products from over 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 and brow services. ULTA Beauty is recognized for its commitment to personalized service, fun and inviting stores and its industry-leading Ultamate Rewards loyalty program.

ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. Careers

Join the vibrant team at ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., a leader in the beauty industry, where innovation meets diversity and professional growth. As a company renowned for its inclusive culture and commitment to employee development, there has never been a better time to explore job opportunities with us. Work You’ll Do At ULTA, we empower our team to bring beauty to life, providing unparalleled opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. Whether you are looking for a position in our retail stores, at our corporate headquarters, or within our distribution network, ULTA offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized. Join our team and contribute to an industry-leading company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and diversity. ULTA is not just about beauty products; it's about elevating the beauty in everyone. Our team’s diversity is our strength, and we continuously strive to foster an inclusive environment through comprehensive diversity training programs. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career journey with an internship at ULTA, where you can gain hands-on experience in a thriving retail environment. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the beauty industry, offering insights into various aspects of business operations, from marketing to supply chain management. For those seeking full-time roles, ULTA is hiring across a range of departments. We look for passionate, creative, and solution-driven team players. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests on our Careers page. Benefits and Culture At ULTA, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, employee discounts, and more. Our company culture champions personal and professional growth, encouraging every team member to reach their full potential. Through leadership training and continuous learning opportunities, we prepare our employees to lead and innovate in the beauty industry. Networking and Professional Development Stay connected and advance your career through ULTA’s networking events, where you can meet industry leaders and like-minded professionals. Enhance your resume and interview skills through our career development workshops and receive personalized advice from our experienced hiring managers. Future-Proof Your Career With ULTA, the trajectory of your career is boundless. Embrace the opportunity to grow with a company that is as committed to your professional journey as it is to leadership in the beauty industry. Explore Discover how ULTA is transforming the beauty landscape and leading the way in retail innovation. Read more about our latest projects and the impact they have on our customers and industry. Join Our Team Search for job opportunities that align with your career aspirations. We are excited to see how your vision and expertise can contribute to our ongoing success. Stay Up to Date Keep ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, leadership, and beauty move forward together.
Learn more about ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc
Size
16,500 employees
Market Cap
$23.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$175.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+12.2%
Revenue
$6.1 billion
NASDAQ

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