Financial Analyst II

Ulta Beauty; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Financial Analyst II in Corporate FP&A – Performance Management to support budgeting, forecasting, close, and reporting processes across the enterprise. You will analyze actuals, develop schedules, prepare leadership materials, and partner with Finance teams to drive insights.

The role requires 1–3 years of financial experience, a Finance-related degree, strong Excel and analytical skills, and comfort with budgeting and forecasting in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional financial experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or retail finance.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and communication with Finance partners.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with FP&A systems like OneStream or SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budget and monthly forecast processes with templates and schedules.
• Assist period-close, P&L actualization, and recurring performance reporting.
• Prepare involved financial schedules, consolidations, and leadership materials.
• Analyze actual vs. budget/forecast to identify variances and drivers.
• Develop ad hoc analyses to inform enterprise forecasts and management reporting.
• Collaborate across Corporate FP&A and other Finance teams.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

OneStream

SAP

BI tools

Education

Finance degree

Tools

OneStream

SAP

Power BI

Job description

OVERVIEW

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 Financial Analyst II, Corporate FP&A – Performance Management will support the company’s budgeting, monthly forecasting, close, consolidation, and performance reporting processes, helping ensure timely and accurate financial information across the enterprise.

This role will perform recurring financial analyses, maintain key Corporate FP&A schedules and reporting, and partner with members of the Performance Management team to understand financial results, forecast changes, and key business drivers.

The FAII II will also provide flexible analytical and process support across Corporate FP&A, gaining exposure to business planning, financial analysis, earnings, and other enterprise Finance priorities based on business needs and team capacity.

This role provides broad exposure to Corporate FP&A and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work effectively across multiple priorities and Finance teams.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

• Support the annual budget and monthly forecast processes, including preparation of templates and schedules, collection of financial submissions, consolidation of information, financial tie-outs, and development of supporting materials.
• Support period-close and P&L actualization activities, including updating financial schedules, validating results, performing tie-outs, and preparing recurring performance reporting.
• Prepare and maintain key Corporate FP&A financial schedules, consolidations, and reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of recurring deliverables.
• Perform financial analysis of actual and forecast results versus budget, prior forecast, and prior year, helping identify key variances, trends, and drivers of financial performance.
• Support preparation of leadership presentations and financial materials, including recurring forecast, budget, performance, and other Corporate FP&A deliverables.
• Support Corporate FP&A processes within OneStream, including data validation, financial tie-outs, reporting views, forecast activities, and maintenance of FP&A reporting structures.
• Partner with Corporate FP&A and functional Finance teams to collect, validate, and organize financial information used in enterprise forecasts, analyses, and management reporting.
• Provide flexible analytical and process support across Corporate FP&A priorities, including business planning, earnings support, financial analysis, enterprise consolidations, and other cross-functional initiatives based on business needs.
• Develop ad hoc financial analyses that help Corporate FP&A teams understand business performance, financial trends, and key decision points.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate recurring financial processes and reporting, improving accuracy and reducing manual effort over time.

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• 1–3 years of professional financial experience, preferably in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, retail, consumer products, or a multi-unit business environment.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Prior experience or exposure to financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, accounting, or financial reporting preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with financial information, identify trends, and develop meaningful insights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and financial integrity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate financial information and collaborate effectively with Finance partners.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn different areas of Corporate FP&A and take on new responsibilities as business needs evolve.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to work with large financial datasets, perform financial analysis, and efficiently organize and consolidate financial information.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with OneStream, SAP, Business Intelligence, or other financial planning/reporting systems is a plus.

#LI-JB2

#LI-HYBRID

The pay range for this position is $66,200.00 - $90,000.00 / 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.

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• 1–3 years of professional financial experience, preferably in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, retail, consumer products, or a multi-unit business environment.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Prior experience or exposure to financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, accounting, or financial reporting preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with financial information, identify trends, and develop meaningful insights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and financial integrity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate financial information and collaborate effectively with Finance partners.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn different areas of Corporate FP&A and take on new responsibilities as business needs evolve