Director International FP&A and Finance

About the position Responsibilities • Owning international financial deliverables for Annual Budget Planning (ABP) and Operational Review Meetings (ORM) • Analyzing and reconciling international financial performance against internal budgets, partner forecasts, and actuals • Acting as a strategic advisor by delivering insights and recommendations that align with operational and growth strategies • Partnering with the Accounting and Tax teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with regulatory and internal standards • Building and presenting regular updates to executive and international teams on financial performance and key KPIs • Collaborating with cross-functional partners to support global expansion efforts through scenario modeling, ROI analyses, and financial systems setup • Guiding the development of financial frameworks for varying ownership structures, including owned, joint venture, and franchise markets • Influencing international stakeholders through data-driven insights to ensure alignment on financial targets and business strategies • Serving as the financial liaison across varied business models (JV, franchise, owned) and global partners • Supporting the setup of systems, reports, and leadership visibility tools in collaboration with Accounting, IT, and Corporate Development • Reconciling and tracking differences across internal ABP, external partner forecasts, and Board of Directors presentations • Driving process improvements and reporting structure enhancements across international finance operations and managing foreign currency exposure and implications for Ulta Beauty • Ensuring tax and accounting considerations are embedded into strategic financial planning • Fostering a high-performance culture by promoting collaboration between domestic and international finance teams • Participating in international team meetings and influencing markets through data and financial leadership • Supporting special projects or ad hoc initiatives related to international growth and financial performance • Partnering with Corporate Tax to assess international tax implications and ensure compliance with local and U.S. regulations • Collaborating with Corporate Accounting on month-end and quarter-end close activities for international markets • Contributing to the development of global financial policies and controls that ensure consistency across markets • Serving as a key contributor to audit preparation and documentation for international entities Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred • 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, strategy, or international finance roles • Strong understanding of international financial environments, including GAAP/IFRS, tax, and currency impacts • Proven ability to influence cross-functional and executive stakeholders without direct authority • Experience working with multinational teams across time zones, cultures, and languages • Demonstrated success in standing up or scaling financial infrastructure in international markets • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with financial systems implementation a plus • Strong financial storytelling and presentation skills; able to distill complex data for executive audiences • Agile and entrepreneurial mindset-comfortable with ambiguity, fast-paced environments, and emerging processes • Ability to travel occasionally for international business Benefits • Paid time off • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Life insurance • Disability benefits Apply tot his job