Sr Analyst Value Realization

Company: Ulta Beauty
Location: Bolingbrook
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

OVERVIEWLive 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. This role will support the Director, Value Realization in building a capability in support of an enterprise portfolio comprising the largest, most transformational initiatives Ulta Beauty undertakes. This role will engage across the organization to support defining, capturing, and tracking value for transformational enterprise initiatives and delivering on Ulta Beauty''s strategic and financial objectives. This role will collaborate with members of the Enterprise Strategy and Transformation Office teams, as well as with officer-level initiative leadership and teams, and key cross-functional stakeholders.The Sr. Analyst Value Realization must demonstrate a critical blend of excellent financial acumen and experience with financial modeling and reporting in a retail environment paired with strong enterprise thinking and cross-functional collaboration capabilities. The ability to balance many initiatives and projects simultaneously, and a keen ability to prioritize in alignment with the team''s vision and goals is critical.CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Development of financial and qualitative models in support of identifying initiative and program value (cost reduction, cost avoidance, revenue growth, and revenue loss avoidance).Support development and management of program value cases, including progress tracking, estimate revisions, forecasting (for program and resources), and reporting of financial status. Identification and tracking of drivers, KPIs and leading indicators of value.Analyze variance of cost and benefits against estimates, performing root cause analysis and supporting cross-functional program teams in defining appropriate remedies.Within programs, validate internal and external estimates for level of effort, cost and benefits, in the context of the overall program.Provide timely communications to Value Realization Senior Manager, Director, and Transformation Office on overall financial status, critical variance points, and risks.Support evaluation and prioritization of highly complex, transformational enterprise initiatives that will define initiative pipeline.Build strong working relationships and work as value realization support for cross functional partners across the business, including FP&A, IT, Accounting, Continuous Improvement and other areas, and be able to influence business partners to ensure value objectives are achieved.Contribute to and lead special projects with Enterprise Strategy & Transformation Office teams and leaders. Bachelor''s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Data & Analytics or Computer Science required.3-5 years of experience in value realization/capture, financial planning & analysis or financial reporting, and/or post-merger integration/M&A, preferably in a strategy consulting company or equivalent position in a Retail or equivalent environment.Experience in building financial models, forecasts, financial analysis and storytelling.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on demonstrated financial acumen. Strong ability to complete quantitative analysis and analyze financial results.High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau.Exposure to and basic knowledge of program management, change management and strategic thinking.Excellent time management, planning, management and organizational skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and make ongoing decisions with key stakeholder input.Proactive self-starter with experience in working in an ambiguous environment, possessing ability to shape, elevate and move planning forward.High emotional intelligence/IQ and strong relationship management skills.Highest level of integrity and good judgment.Minimal travel may be required. ABOUTAt 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.

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