Sr Financial Analyst

Experience something categorically different. With over 1,400 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:

• The Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A - Corporate Functions & SG&A will support financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and business partnership for key corporate functions, with significant exposure to Human Resources, payroll, healthcare and benefits, and other operating expenses.
• This role will partner with business leaders to develop financial plans, understand key cost drivers, evaluate spending decisions, and provide insights that support effective financial management and resource allocation.
• The Senior Financial Analyst will also support enterprise SG&A analysis, helping develop a deeper understanding of historical spending patterns, key cost drivers, and trends across the company's cost structure
• This role requires strong analytical capabilities, financial modeling skills, business partnership, and the ability to translate detailed financial information into clear insights and recommendations.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

• Support budgeting, monthly forecasting, and financial planning for assigned corporate functions, partnering with business leaders to understand priorities, financial commitments, and key business drivers.
• Support period-close activities for assigned functions, including financial actualization, expense analysis, accrual reviews, and understanding key drivers of financial performance.
• Support financial planning and analysis for corporate payroll, healthcare, employee benefits, headcount, and other workforce-related expenses, including evaluation of key assumptions, trends, and financial impacts.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and analyses for assigned operating expense areas, including support for Legal and other corporate functions as business needs evolve.
• Build strong relationships with Human Resources, Procurement, Accounting, and other business partners to understand operational priorities, anticipate financial needs, and provide proactive financial support.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support business decisions, evaluate incremental spending requests, assess financial risks and opportunities, and understand trade-offs associated with business priorities.
• Prepare financial reporting, presentations, and leadership materials that clearly communicate financial performance, key business drivers, financial implications, and areas requiring management attention.
• Support business leaders in evaluating financial plans, spending decisions, and strategic initiatives, providing analytical insights and financial perspectives that help inform decision-making.
• Support enterprise SG&A analysis, including evaluation of historical spending patterns, key cost drivers, and trends across functions and expense categories.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial models, reporting, and planning processes through standardization, automation, and more effective use of financial tools and systems.

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• 3-5 years of professional financial experience, preferably in FP&A, corporate finance, business partnership, retail, consumer products, or a multi-unit business environment.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Prior FP&A experience preferred, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, business partnership, or operating expense management.
• Experience supporting Human Resources or other corporate functions, including exposure to payroll, headcount planning, compensation, healthcare, or benefits analysis, is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate financial information, identify underlying trends…