OVERVIEW

Experience something categorically different. With over 1,200 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 Senior Financial Analyst - IT, will perform a wide variety of financial services for effective operation of the IT department. The Sr. Financial Analyst will work closely with the Sr. Manager & Director of IT Finance to handle complex financial responsibilities of the department. Key recurring areas of service include:

Financial Analysis, Reporting & ForecastingMonth-end close (accruals, journal entries, invoice support…etc.)Annual Business PlanningContracts Administration (SOW / CO Review)Ad hoc financial analysis / reporting

Financial Analysis & Forecasting:

Lead the preparation, management, and ongoing monitoring of IT budgets and financial forecasts.Partner with IT leaders to ensure accurate planning and tracking of capital and operating IT expenses.Prepare and deliver financial reporting for management, including executive presentations, KPIs, and metrics.Lead monthly financial forecast review meetings with Vice Presidents, Directors, and IT leadership; manage forecast changes and communicate updates.Prepare monthly financial presentations and clearly explain actuals versus forecast variances to executive stakeholders.Develop financial cost models (e.g., ROI, NPV) to support evaluation and prioritization of technology initiatives.

Accounting Close

Perform month end close activities including accruals, journal entries, reclasses as well as maintaining the prepaid schedules. Analyze actual results versus plan and provide clear explanations for material variances.Maintain detailed supporting analysis and respond to inquiries from Accounting and FP&A.Coordinate with vendors to monitor aging items and resolve invoice discrepancies or escalations.Support compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial policies and procedures.

Annual Planning:

Support the IT department with annual business planning including creating financial templates, communication plans, financial updates to corporate strategy, FP&A and IT leadersCollaborate with IT leaders to identify areas of potential cost savings and optimizationDevelop and track key changes through the annual planning cycle

Contract Administration:

Review IT contracts (SOWs & Change Orders) for legal compliance and accounting policy alignment (e.g. capital vs. expense). Work collaboratively with IT, Project Management, Procurement, and accounting teams Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance  CPA preferred 5 + years’ experience in financial analysis, with a focus on IT or technology related projects Knowledge of Fixed Assets is plusStrong understanding of IT systems, software, hardware, and IT infrastructure costsStrong working knowledge of general accounting concepts, monthly close process, financial reporting, and GAAP concepts.Ability to think strategically and understand the business impact of financial decisions in ITExperience in creating new processes and implementing across cross-functional partners.Maintains high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytical skills and the ability to present financial data in a concise and actionable manner.Advance in Excel and Word, SAP or Ariba knowledge is a plus.
 

The pay range for this position is $77,600.00 - $95,000.00 / 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

At Ulta 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.