Sr. Manager, Business Architect Req ID: 367033

ULTA Beauty; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

ULTA Beauty is seeking a Cost Optimization Lead with a passion for driving financial improvements. In this role, you will identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while collaborating with senior leaders to enhance business processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record in financial planning and analysis. Join our innovative team and contribute to shaping the future of retail in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis and cost optimization.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to motivate others based on data.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-saving initiatives across business processes and systems.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to design efficient business processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation and operational excellence.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Influencing senior leaders

Expert communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA, CPA, or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Alteryx

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

OVERVIEW

Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in our strategic initiatives to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our team is critical to our scalability—and is recognized that way. We’ve been defined as a “mature start-up.” A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Where our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are.

We’re engineering for the future of retail, and it’s no-holds-barred. But for those motivated by continual change and ambiguity, by superior leadership, by whip smart colleagues who will press you daily for your very best, you’ll find that virtually nothing’s impossible at Ulta Beauty.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the identification, analysis, and implementation of cost-saving opportunities across business processes, systems, and operations.
2. Develop and maintain cost improvement roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and strategies while prioritizing efforts to drive financial results.
3. Collaborate and influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the enterprise to design and optimize business processes for efficiency and cost reduction.
4. Partner with stakeholders to challenge existing practices, develop alternatives, and implement innovative cost reduction solutions.
5. Provide thought leadership on cost optimization methodologies, best practices, and emerging trends.
6. Act as an agent of change, owning and promoting the continuous cost improvement vision.
7. Serve as a subject matter expert by generating validated cost reduction initiatives and process improvements throughout the organization.
8. Maintain positive work relationships with members of other teams to communicate effectively and ensure support with cross-team responsibilities.
9. Apply project management best practices to ensure timely delivery and measurable results.
10. Secure lasting change in improved processes through end-to-end execution support, post-implementation monitoring, and alignment on go-forward goals.
11. Leverage data and analytics to measure cost performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
12. Translate and document performance improvements to financial values that align with corporate goals.
13. Partner with the Value Realization Office to assess and improve financial models, budgets, and forecasts to align performance measurement with cost optimization goals.
14. Establish governance frameworks to monitor and sustain cost improvements over time.
15. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, and 7-10 years of equivalent experience in financial planning and analysis, cost optimization, and transformation or similar field.
• MBA, CPA, or other advanced degree or certification preferred.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Overseeing the identification, analysis, and implementation of cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience with enterprise architecture modeling tools and understanding of business processes for strategic solutions.
• Building financial models, forecasting, analysis, and dashboard creation.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience in Engineering, Operations, and Project Management.
• Understanding operational financial measures.
• Advanced analytical mindset and presentation skills.
• Motivating others to act based on data.

Skills and Tools

• Expert verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and analytical tools (Alteryx, SAS, R, Python), data (SQL), or visualization (Tableau, Power BI).

The pay range for this position is $119,300 - $155,000 per year, with potential additional compensation through bonuses. Exact pay depends on education, experience, and other factors. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Part-time benefits vary. For more details, visit our Benefits and Career Development page.

ABOUT ULTA BEAUTY

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. We are the largest North American beauty retailer, offering cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, and salon services. With over 25,000 products from around 500 brands, including our private label, and full-service salons in every store, we bring beauty possibilities to life daily.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.