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With over 59 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, were all here for the same reason to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food. Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) The Director of FP&A plays a central role in Sur La Tables success by delivering strategic financial insights and supporting sound investment decisions across the business. This role leads the budget and forecast processes, drives key financial analysis and reporting, and manages a high-performing FP&A team. The Director of FP&A reports directly to the division Chief Financial Officer. What you get to do: Drive annual budget process across all channels and departments. Lead the monthly forecast process, proactively identifying forecast opportunities and risks. Identify and implement process improvements with an AI-first mindset, reimagining the way the team works to drive efficiencies and better insights. Develop strong partnerships with business leaders to understand key operational drivers and deliver clear, actionable financial insights. Partner with Business Development to provide financial modeling and analysis on new business opportunities. Support fleet management with financial analysis, including ROIC analysis on capital investments. Leverage technology to evaluate and extract data that informs decisionmaking. Build, lead, and develop an efficient, highperforming FP&A team. What you bring: A Bachelors degree in Finance or a related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred. 10+ years of progressively responsible FP&A experience. Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve processes and automate workflows you can clearly articulate the opportunities AI presents and have concrete wins to show for it. Strong command of corporate finance and accounting principles, with the ability to translate complex concepts clearly for nonfinancial audiences. You move comfortably between the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows and understand how they interact. An advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience in a multiunit retailer environment with an online presence. Analytical and quantitative at your core you''''ve built complex financial models from scratch and can bring financial dimension to ambiguous problems. A track record of building and developing highperforming teams, with strong workflow management and the ability to keep deliverables on track across a team. You are accurate and are able to put processes in place to ensure that financial information is presented correctly across your team. Excellent presentation and communication skills, with experience leading larger group meetings and presenting to senior leadership. You are intensely curious and have a proactive approach, digging deep to understand business processes, to uncover solutions to problems, and to connect financial information to the operations of the business. Multiple budget cycles under your belt, with a clear perspective on what works, what doesnt, and how to guide an organization through the process while keeping it on schedule. You are a playercoach leader who is equally comfortable building models and synthesizing analysis as delegating and developing team members this role will have you rolling up your sleeves and producing work, not just overseeing it. You have developed key expertise in utilizing and improving financial planning and reporting systems. You have demonstrated the ability to influence and drive leadership decisions and tangible outcomes. Whats in it for you? Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators. AIFirst Skill Building: Get handson with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, youll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry. Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands. Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies. What our interview process looks like: Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications, well reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce CSC. Step 2: Youll complete a short AI or productbuilding challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution. Step 3: Participate in deepdiving interviews with CSC leadership focused on your experience, product mindset, and operational thinking. Step 4: Offer. Well move fast for the right candidate. The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. 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