Ulta Beauty
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.
Lead the identification, analysis, and implementation of cost-saving opportunities across business processes, systems and operations.
Develop and maintain cost improvement roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and strategies while prioritizing efforts to drive financial results.
Collaborate and influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the enterprise to design and optimize business processes for efficiency and cost reduction.
Partner with stakeholders to challenge existing practices, develop alternatives, and implement innovative cost reduction solutions
Provide thought leadership on cost optimization methodologies, best practices, and emerging trends.
Act as an agent of change, owning and promoting the continuous cost improvement vision.
Serve as a subject matter expert by generating validated cost reduction initiatives and process improvements throughout the organization
Maintain positive work relationships with members of other teams to communicate effectively and ensure support with cross-team responsibilities
Apply project management best practices to ensure timely delivery and measurable results.
Secure lasting change in improved processes through end-to-end execution support, post-implementation monitoring, and alignment on go-forward goals.
Leverage data and analytics to measure cost performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Translates and documents performance improvements to financial values that align with corporate goals
Partner with Value Realization Office to assess and improve financial models, budgets and forecasts to align performance measurement with cost optimization goals
Establish governance frameworks to monitor and sustain cost improvements over time.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
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
Experience overseeing the identification, analysis and implementation of cost saving opportunities
Experience with enterprise architecture modeling tools, deep understanding of business processes to design and implement strategic solutions aligned with Ulta Beauty’s cost optimization goals
Experience building financial models, forecasting, financial analysis and building analytical tools and dashboards
Proven ability to work with senior leaders and stakeholders to influence outcomes aligned with desired results
Experience in Engineering, Operations, and Project Management
Understands operational financial measures and how they are generated
Advanced analytical mindset and presentation skills
Ability to motivate others to take action dictated by data
Expert level verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong skills in advanced analytical (Alteryx, SAS, R, or Python), data (SQL), or visualization (Tableau, Power BI) tools preferred
Hybrid
The pay range for this position is $119,300.00 - $155,000.00 per 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.
About Ulta Beauty
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.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ulta Beauty by 2x
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Consumer Services, Personal Care Product Manufacturing, and Retail
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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.
Lead the identification, analysis, and implementation of cost-saving opportunities across business processes, systems and operations.
Develop and maintain cost improvement roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and strategies while prioritizing efforts to drive financial results.
Collaborate and influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the enterprise to design and optimize business processes for efficiency and cost reduction.
Partner with stakeholders to challenge existing practices, develop alternatives, and implement innovative cost reduction solutions
Provide thought leadership on cost optimization methodologies, best practices, and emerging trends.
Act as an agent of change, owning and promoting the continuous cost improvement vision.
Serve as a subject matter expert by generating validated cost reduction initiatives and process improvements throughout the organization
Maintain positive work relationships with members of other teams to communicate effectively and ensure support with cross-team responsibilities
Apply project management best practices to ensure timely delivery and measurable results.
Secure lasting change in improved processes through end-to-end execution support, post-implementation monitoring, and alignment on go-forward goals.
Leverage data and analytics to measure cost performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Translates and documents performance improvements to financial values that align with corporate goals
Partner with Value Realization Office to assess and improve financial models, budgets and forecasts to align performance measurement with cost optimization goals
Establish governance frameworks to monitor and sustain cost improvements over time.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
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
Experience overseeing the identification, analysis and implementation of cost saving opportunities
Experience with enterprise architecture modeling tools, deep understanding of business processes to design and implement strategic solutions aligned with Ulta Beauty’s cost optimization goals
Experience building financial models, forecasting, financial analysis and building analytical tools and dashboards
Proven ability to work with senior leaders and stakeholders to influence outcomes aligned with desired results
Experience in Engineering, Operations, and Project Management
Understands operational financial measures and how they are generated
Advanced analytical mindset and presentation skills
Ability to motivate others to take action dictated by data
Expert level verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong skills in advanced analytical (Alteryx, SAS, R, or Python), data (SQL), or visualization (Tableau, Power BI) tools preferred
Hybrid
The pay range for this position is $119,300.00 - $155,000.00 per 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.
About Ulta Beauty
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.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ulta Beauty by 2x
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Consumer Services, Personal Care Product Manufacturing, and Retail
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