Sr Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

Overview: Imagine . With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S. and a thriving supply chain network, there has never been a greater need for people of high initiative, of big-picture thinking, and adaptability to share in our journey. At Ulta Beauty, we have greater ambitions . Growing what works. Iterating in areas that have promise. Creating new offerings for industry advantage. In all of this is the opportunity to experience real impact, to effectuate change, to give wings to a spirit of creativity and entrepreneurism. Because the challenges are multi-faceted and ever-changing. But for those inspired by real-world demands that press and stretch, that call for new and smarter ideas, that require heavy doses of trust and respect, Ulta Beauty encourages you to imagine with us. : THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: The Sr. Manager, FP&A – Supply Chain will lead financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and business partnership for Distribution Centers, Engineering & Facilities, and Supply Chain Strategy, providing visibility into financial performance, operational trends, investments, and key cost drivers across these functions. This leader will partner closely with Distribution Center, Engineering & Facilities, and Supply Chain Strategy leadership, as well as Supply Chain & Digital FP&A, Accounting, and cross-functional business partners to develop financial plans, forecasts, and actionable insights that support operational performance, strategic initiatives, cost optimization, and enterprise financial goals. Connect financial performance to key operational and business drivers across Supply Chain, including volume, productivity, labor, operating costs, and strategic investments, translating results into actionable insights, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for leadership. Support long-term Supply Chain investment strategy through financial modeling and analysis of strategic initiatives, developing IRR, ROI, and scenario analyses to evaluate investment alternatives, quantify financial returns, and inform capital allocation and prioritization decisions. This role requires strong analytical capability, financial discipline, business partnership, and the ability to understand diverse Supply Chain operations and translate complex financial and operational data into clear implications and decision support. YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY: Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for Distribution Centers, Engineering & Facilities, and Supply Chain Strategy, developing accurate, driver-based financial outlooks across operating expenses and investments. Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A team, building financial acumen, analytical capabilities, business partnership skills, and a strong pipeline of talent while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Partner with functional leadership to understand business performance, operational priorities, strategic objectives, and key initiatives and translate them into financial impacts, forecasts, and long-range outlooks. Analyze financial and operational performance across the Distribution Center network, Engineering & Facilities, and Supply Chain Strategy to identify trends and key drivers of performance, including volume, labor, productivity, facility costs, maintenance, investments, and strategic initiatives. Explain variance drivers across actuals, budget, forecast, and prior periods with clear linkage to underlying operational activity, business decisions, timing, productivity, and other key financial drivers. Develop and maintain financial models that connect operational assumptions, business activity, and KPIs to expense forecasts, capital investments, and long-range financial plans. Evaluate cost optimization and productivity opportunities through trend analysis, financial modeling, operational data, and partnership with Business Partners. Provide financial support for Supply Chain initiatives and long-range strategic investments,…

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