Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

With over 50 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) contributes to the success of Sur La Table by providing strategic insights and driving investment decisions across the company. This role oversees the budget and forecast processes, leads key financial analyses, and will manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team.  

Applicants must reside in either Pacific or Mountain Time Zone to be considered for this role. If local to the Seattle area, we would ask you to work one day per week in the office.

The Director of FP&A reports directly to the Divisional Chief Financial Officer. 

What you get to do every day:

• Drive annual budget process across all channels and departments. 
• Lead the monthly forecast process, identifying opportunities and risks. 
• Develop strong partnerships with business leaders to understand key operational drivers and provide authoritative insights into performance.  
• Partner with Business Development to provide financial modeling and insights on new business opportunities. 
• Communicate actionable financial information to business leaders. 
• Provide analysis and support for the Fleet, including ROIC analysis on capital investments. 
• Leverage technology to evaluate and extract data for decision-making. 
• Build and lead an efficient, high-performing finance team. 

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or equivalent; MBA preferred.    
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in FP&A. 
• Solid understanding of corporate finance concepts and accounting principles with the ability to explain these succinctly. 
• Advanced proficiency Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).  
• Experience in a multi-unit retailer with an online presence. 
• Strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills, including advanced financial modeling. 
• Proven track record of building and leading successful, high-performing teams. 
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to build and communicate a vision and strategy. 
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. 
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to understanding business processes, uncovering solutions, and connecting financial information to the operations of the business. 
• Experience leading budgeting processes and implementing best practices. 
• Expertise in developing and improving financial planning and reporting systems. 
• Ability to influence and drive leadership decisions and tangible outcomes. 

What’s in it for you?

• PTO  
• Medical/Dental/Vision and a variety of supplemental policies available  
• Company 401K match 
• Company Health Spending Account (HSA) match 
• Company provides group life insurance at no cost  
• COBRA reimbursement for salaried employees until health insurance eligible  
• Paid Holidays  
• Birthday off with pay! 
• Pet Insurance 
• Generous employee discounts 

What our interview process looks like:

• Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better: 
• 📞 Step 1: Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, you’re also interviewing us! 
• 📝 Step 2: Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently. 
• 👩🏽‍💻Step 3: Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges you’ve faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal. 
• ✍🏽 Step 4: Offer! This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know you’ll be excited about. 

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