Senior FP&A Manager, Merchandising & Strategy

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Manager, Merchandise FP&A in Bolingbrook, IL to serve as a strategic finance partner to Merchandising, Planning, Strategy and Accounting leadership. You will lead category financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and translate results into actionable insights for profitability improvements.

You will also lead and develop a team of financial analysts, delivering executive reporting and driving forecast accuracy while influencing senior leadership decisions

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive financial experience required.
• Strong FP&A skills including budgeting, forecasting, modeling and profitability analysis.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and influencing strategic decisions.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of financial analysts.

Responsibilities

• Own category financial performance including monthly close, forecasting and budgeting for sales, margin and expenses.
• Partner with Merchandising and cross-functional leaders to guide financial decisions.
• Lead financial performance analysis identifying drivers, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate merchandising strategies, brand profitability and promotional activity for financial impact.
• Develop executive-level reporting and presentations with actionable insights.
• Drive forecast accuracy and financial accountability with robust modeling.
• Lead continuous improvement of financial processes, tools, and forecasting capabilities.
• Provide strategic ad hoc analysis to support evolving business priorities.
• Coach and develop a team of analysts, promoting collaboration and ownership.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Profitability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Manager, Merchandise FP&A in Bolingbrook, IL to serve as a strategic finance partner to Merchandising, Planning, Strategy and Accounting leadership. You will lead category financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and translate results into actionable insights for profitability improvements.

You will also lead and develop a team of financial analysts, delivering executive reporting and driving forecast accuracy while influencing senior leadership decisions