Sr Financial Analyst, Corporate Business Planning

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life and disa­

Bonus plan eligibility

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A – Business Planning to lead development of the Annual Operating Plan and long-term financial outlook. You will build models, run scenarios, and partner with Strategy and FP&A teams to translate strategy into numbers.

You will influence senior leadership with insightful analyses and maintain planning guardrails while operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional financial experience, preferably in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, retail, consumer products, or a multi-unit business environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models and analyses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate detailed financial analysis into clear business implications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality analysis in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SAP, OneStream, BI or other financial planning/reporting systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan, including enterprise target setting and financial guardrails.
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting multi-year strategic plans and long-term outlook.
• Build long-term scenarios and sensitivity analyses for growth, margin and investment decisions.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Transformation and FP&A teams to translate priorities into financial assumptions.
• Prepare executive-level analyses and presentations for senior leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Business Intelligence

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 Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A – Business Planning will support the development of the company’s Annual Operating Plan, long-term financial plan, and enterprise financial outlook, helping translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans and assumptions.

This role will develop financial models, scenarios, and analyses that connect growth expectations, business initiatives, investments, and financial outcomes, helping leadership understand key choices, trade-offs, and risks.

The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with the Corporate Business Planning Director and partner across Strategy, Transformation, Corporate FP&A, functional FP&A teams, and business partners to develop planning assumptions, evaluate strategic initiatives, and support enterprise target setting.

This role requires strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, intellectual curiosity, business partnership, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights that support decision-making.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

• Support development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan, including enterprise target setting, planning assumptions, financial guardrails, and development of the integrated company financial plan.
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting the company’s multi-year strategic financial plan and long-term outlook, including key revenue, margin, SG&A, profitability, and capital assumptions.
• Build long-term scenarios and sensitivity analyses to evaluate alternative growth rates, margin outcomes, investment levels, productivity assumptions, and strategic choices.
• Partner with Strategy, Transformation, Corporate FP&A, functional FP&A teams, and business partners to translate strategic priorities and initiatives into financial assumptions, investment requirements, and long-term P&L implications.
• Support development of enterprise financial targets and guardrails through analysis of historical performance, business trends, strategic priorities, and key planning assumptions.
• Analyze the relationship between growth, investment, productivity, and profitability to help leadership understand the financial requirements and trade-offs associated with achieving enterprise objectives.
• Evaluate functional and enterprise annual plan submissions to identify gaps, inconsistencies, risks, opportunities, and key decisions required to achieve targeted financial outcomes.
• Develop financial analyses and executive-level presentations that clearly communicate planning assumptions, strategic alternatives, financial implications, and key decision points to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with functional FP&A teams throughout the planning process to ensure assumptions are understood, appropriately reflected in financial plans, and aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning models, tools, processes, and reporting, increasing the speed, consistency, transparency, and quality of enterprise financial planning.

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• 3–5 years of professional financial experience, preferably in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, 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 annual planning, long-term planning, financial modeling, forecasting, or strategic analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models and analyses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial information, identify key drivers, and develop meaningful insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate detailed financial analysis into clear business implications.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships across Finance and cross-functional business teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality analysis in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models, scenario analyses, and financial analyses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, OneStream, Business Intelligence, or other financial planning/reporting systems is a plus.

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The pay range for this position is $79,900.00 - $100,000.00 / 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

AtUlta 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.