ULTA Beauty
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experience . From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech 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.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE Experience the possibilities of supporting Ulta Beauty’s Information Technology (IT) department. As a member of the Strategic Portfolio Delivery team in IT, you will influence project investment strategies and decisions through essential financial planning and insights.
You will perform a wide variety of financial activities to ensure effective project financial management across all IT projects. Key recurring areas of service include:
Financial Analysis, Reporting & Forecasting
Month-end close (accruals, invoice support, etc.)
Annual Business Planning
Contracts Administration (SOW / CO Review)
Financial process improvements and standardization
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY Financial Analysis & Forecasting
Lead the preparation, management, and monitoring of the IT project budgets and financial forecasts rollup (both CapEx and OpEx) in partnership with Senior Portfolio Managers, who manage each of their portfolios.
Provide thought leadership to Strategic Portfolio Delivery team members, IT leaders, and FP&A partners to ensure accurate financial planning for capital & operational IT project expenses.
Utilize the SAP system to pull actuals and manage the IT project forecast file on behalf of the team, ensuring data accuracy and maintenance of the file, including creation and maintenance of pivot tables, vlookups, and other table information.
Prepare and effectively communicate financial reports for leadership, inclusive of actuals vs budget, forecast, financial insights, trends, risks, and opportunities.
Identify, plan, and execute continuous improvement efforts to streamline the collection, flow, analysis, and reporting of project financial data.
Accounting Close
Complete month-end accounting accrual activities.
Maintain internal analysis and respond to questions from Accounting and FP&A regarding results.
Evaluate actual results vs. plan, identify variance, work with partners to address, and generate internal reports.
Work with Senior Portfolio Managers to maintain action plans to resolve any issues/escalation/discrepancies with vendor invoicing.
Help ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures.
Annual Planning
Be a key thought leader and executor of the annual business planning process for IT, including creating financial templates, communication plans, financial updates to corporate strategy, FP&A, and IT leaders.
Maintain and drive actions against the overall timeline and ensure deliverables are ready by key dates.
Conduct analysis on submissions (YoY changes and key drivers) and prepare supporting documentation for leadership discussions.
Contract Administration
Optimize IT contracts (SOWs & Change Orders) cost and resource tracking process across IT to improve visibility and adherence to the approved budget.
Work collaboratively with the IT Support Team, Project Management, Procurement, and accounting teams to maintain a centralized view of IT contract commitments for projects.
THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
5+ years of financial management and analysis, with a focus on IT or technology-related projects
Ability to think strategically and understand the business impact of financial decisions in IT
Strong analytical skills and the ability to present financial data in a concise and actionable manner.
Proven capability in the leadership of a team and developing direct reports’ skill sets
Highly motivated, self-starter with a strong desire to see personal and organizational efforts lead to bottom-line results
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
Innate inquisitiveness regarding process workings and financial outcomes.
Proficiency in effectively prioritizing and managing multiple assignments with time-sensitive deadlines
Expert Excel and PowerPoint skills
Proven experience in financial planning and analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of IT systems, software, hardware, and IT infrastructure cost structures
Strong working knowledge of general accounting concepts, monthly close process, financial reporting, and GAAP concepts.
Knowledge of Fixed Assets is plus
SAP or Ariba knowledge is a plus.
Planview PPM experience is a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This is a hybrid role and requires working from the Bolingbrook office 6 days per month
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.
BENEFITS The pay range for this position is $102,900.00 - $137,000.00 / 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
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experience . From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech 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.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE Experience the possibilities of supporting Ulta Beauty’s Information Technology (IT) department. As a member of the Strategic Portfolio Delivery team in IT, you will influence project investment strategies and decisions through essential financial planning and insights.
You will perform a wide variety of financial activities to ensure effective project financial management across all IT projects. Key recurring areas of service include:
Financial Analysis, Reporting & Forecasting
Month-end close (accruals, invoice support, etc.)
Annual Business Planning
Contracts Administration (SOW / CO Review)
Financial process improvements and standardization
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY Financial Analysis & Forecasting
Lead the preparation, management, and monitoring of the IT project budgets and financial forecasts rollup (both CapEx and OpEx) in partnership with Senior Portfolio Managers, who manage each of their portfolios.
Provide thought leadership to Strategic Portfolio Delivery team members, IT leaders, and FP&A partners to ensure accurate financial planning for capital & operational IT project expenses.
Utilize the SAP system to pull actuals and manage the IT project forecast file on behalf of the team, ensuring data accuracy and maintenance of the file, including creation and maintenance of pivot tables, vlookups, and other table information.
Prepare and effectively communicate financial reports for leadership, inclusive of actuals vs budget, forecast, financial insights, trends, risks, and opportunities.
Identify, plan, and execute continuous improvement efforts to streamline the collection, flow, analysis, and reporting of project financial data.
Accounting Close
Complete month-end accounting accrual activities.
Maintain internal analysis and respond to questions from Accounting and FP&A regarding results.
Evaluate actual results vs. plan, identify variance, work with partners to address, and generate internal reports.
Work with Senior Portfolio Managers to maintain action plans to resolve any issues/escalation/discrepancies with vendor invoicing.
Help ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures.
Annual Planning
Be a key thought leader and executor of the annual business planning process for IT, including creating financial templates, communication plans, financial updates to corporate strategy, FP&A, and IT leaders.
Maintain and drive actions against the overall timeline and ensure deliverables are ready by key dates.
Conduct analysis on submissions (YoY changes and key drivers) and prepare supporting documentation for leadership discussions.
Contract Administration
Optimize IT contracts (SOWs & Change Orders) cost and resource tracking process across IT to improve visibility and adherence to the approved budget.
Work collaboratively with the IT Support Team, Project Management, Procurement, and accounting teams to maintain a centralized view of IT contract commitments for projects.
THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
5+ years of financial management and analysis, with a focus on IT or technology-related projects
Ability to think strategically and understand the business impact of financial decisions in IT
Strong analytical skills and the ability to present financial data in a concise and actionable manner.
Proven capability in the leadership of a team and developing direct reports’ skill sets
Highly motivated, self-starter with a strong desire to see personal and organizational efforts lead to bottom-line results
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
Innate inquisitiveness regarding process workings and financial outcomes.
Proficiency in effectively prioritizing and managing multiple assignments with time-sensitive deadlines
Expert Excel and PowerPoint skills
Proven experience in financial planning and analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of IT systems, software, hardware, and IT infrastructure cost structures
Strong working knowledge of general accounting concepts, monthly close process, financial reporting, and GAAP concepts.
Knowledge of Fixed Assets is plus
SAP or Ariba knowledge is a plus.
Planview PPM experience is a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This is a hybrid role and requires working from the Bolingbrook office 6 days per month
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.
BENEFITS The pay range for this position is $102,900.00 - $137,000.00 / 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
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