FP&A Manager, Data and Automation - CSC Generation

WithWith over 57 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 FP&A Manager, Data and Automation is a high-impact role that advances Sur La Table’s AI‑first finance transformation while delivering best‑in‑class FP&A support for our retail business. The ideal candidate is a systems‑savvy, process‑oriented finance leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and builds scalable, automated solutions that enable growth and agility. In this role, you will design and maintain financial models, lead budgeting and forecasting, and drive end‑to‑end process improvements with modern AI and automation tools. You will partner closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure goals are met and to elevate data‑driven decision‑making. This role reports to the Director of FP&A.

What You Get to Do:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles across retail channels
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, margin analysis, and capital allocation decisions
• Drive automation and optimization of Finance processes using advanced Excel, BI platforms, and ERP integrations
• Lead business intelligence deep-dives: dig into large datasets, slice and dice to identify patterns and drivers, and convert findings into recommendations with a bias for action
• Champion an AI-first approach to FP&A: use ChatGPT as a daily analysis partner; identify steps in core processes where AI can improve speed/quality and implement solutions ranging from CustomGPT’s to automated workflows
• Prototype and deploy agent-based automations using platforms like n8n; build lightweight utilities or micro-apps using tools such as Claude Code to scale output and insights
• Operationalize recurring analyses into always-on dashboards and alerts, ensuring stakeholders receive timely insights and next-best-actions
• Own monthly reporting packages, variance analysis, and executive dashboards; distill insights into clear narratives and actionable recommendations
• Partner with Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Store Operations to align financial targets with strategy and in-market performance
• Support strategic initiatives including store expansion, pricing strategy, and inventory investment—evaluating ROI and risk
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership; influence decision-making through crisp stories supported by data

What You Bring: