Manager Value Realization

Ulta Beauty, Inc.•Bolingbrook, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Value Realization & Transformation, will be a crucial role in quantifying, tracking and preserving the impact of Ulta’s most strategic and complex efforts. Through engagement with leaders and subject matter experts across the organization, this individual will become an expert in many of the facets of Ulta’s operations, particularly those impacted by the portfolio of strategic and transformational initiatives. Through quantitative analysis, application of analytical frameworks, and synthesis of financial and operational insights, and advisory, this individual will become a strategic advisor to Ulta’s leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Data & Analytics
5+ years of experience in management consulting or financial planning & analysis
Experience building financial models, financial analysis, and building analytical tools and dashboards
Strong problem solving and analytical skills, and demonstrated financial acumen
Excellent written and verbal executive communication skills
Excellent time management, planning, management, and organization skills
Proactive self-starter with ability to thrive in a fast-paced and at times ambiguous environment, manage multiple priorities, and make ongoing decisions with key stakeholder input
High level of proficiency in suite of Microsoft tools, including Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint
High emotional intelligence and strong relationship management skills

Responsibilities

Develop Financial/Quantitative models to estimate bottom line impact of transformational and strategic efforts and translate into key financial measures (e.g., ROI, IRR, NPV, etc.,)
Conducting research to identify data points, assumptions, competitive intelligence, and benchmarks
Partnering with key stakeholders, including executives, officers, and subject matter experts to articulate value narrative for initiatives
Work with Analytics teams to establish testing and reporting needs, and partner with Finance to estimate incrementality of work
Conduct variance and retrospective root cause analyses against business cases
Working across the organization to establish tracking mechanisms for business cases including financials, leading indicators, risks, and milestones
Create executive and team reporting and establish cadence for data refresh/sourcing
Synthesize impact based on health/status, risks, milestone achievement, stakeholder input, and leading indicator performance
Track actualization of business case
Present results and recommendations at initiative and leadership forums
Develop value loss mitigation strategies in partnership with teams and subject matter experts
Build strong relationships and act as a thought partner to leaders across the company
Partner with teams leading to provide inputs into key enterprise-wide processes, such as Annual Business Planning, quarterly Financial forecasts, and ongoing funding releases