Financial Analyst II
About The Position
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: Experience the possibilities of supporting key merchandising initiatives at Ulta Beauty. The Merchandising Finance Financial Analyst II, as a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, supports the organization by delivering financial insights and data-driven recommendations that inform strategic decision-making. This role contributes to core forecasting and budgeting processes, partners cross-functionally to enhance financial performance, and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Working under direct supervision, the Financial Analyst II also assists in preparing reports and analyses to support planning and forecasting activities.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree (Accounting/Finance/Computer Science/Statistics/Math), 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Proactive and driven professional with a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and contributing to organizational success
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, communicate insights, and provide strategic recommendations
- Capable of influencing decisions through financial analyses and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
- Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
- Expert Excel and PowerPoint skills, Business Intelligence systems is helpful
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and refinement of financial forecasts and annual budgets in collaboration with functional partners in Merchandising, Marketing, and Planning and Inventory. Evaluate key drivers, risks, and opportunities to produce accurate and actionable projections
- Partner with Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders to support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and transparency in variance analysis between actual and forecasted results.
- Manage and understand key drivers of brand, department, and category-level profitability metrics
- Support brand terms negotiations for new and existing brands
- Manage and enhance recurring financial reporting processes to deliver timely, relevant, and actionable insights on key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Analyze trends and performance metrics to support forward-looking business decisions
- Develop and communicate financial insights and recommendations to business leaders to support profitability and operational effectiveness.
- Support strategic initiatives by evaluating financial performance, identifying risks, and assessing potential returns.
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance financial models and tools.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and support business case development for investment and strategic decisions.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
