Manager, Finance AI and FP&A

Manager, Finance AI and FP&A

With 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 Manager, Finance AI and FP&A plays a pivotal role in advancing Sur La Table's AI-first finance transformation while delivering best-in-class FP&A support for our retail business. This role is ideal for a systems-savvy, process-oriented finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and builds scalable, automated solutions that drive agility and growth. You will lead financial planning cycles, develop advanced models, and champion AI-powered process improvements. This role reports to the Director of FP&A and partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to elevate data-driven decision-making.

What You Get to Do :

• Partner with the Finance team to identify and implement automation and optimization opportunities using AI tools, 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 CustomGPTs 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
• Provide FP&A leadership across budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for retail channels
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for scenario planning, margin analysis, and capital allocation
• Own monthly reporting packages, variance analysis, and executive dashboards; translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Store Operations to align financial targets with strategic goals
• Support strategic initiatives such as store expansion, pricing strategy, and inventory investmentevaluating ROI and risk
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership; influence decisions through compelling, data-backed storytelling

What You Bring :

Technical & Strategic Skills :

What's in it for you? Joining CSC Generation isn't just about having a seat at the tableit's about helping redesign the table entirely. You'll be challenged, stretched, and supported as you grow faster than you thought possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer :

Our interview process :

$130,000 - $140,000 a year

For US-based candidates, this posting is intended for candidates that reside in the following states : AZ, DE, FL, GA, IN, LA, MI, MS, MO, NV, NC, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, WV, WI, and WY. Our preference is for candidates who reside near our hubs in Northwest Indiana, Austin, Texas, and Toronto, Ontario. 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.

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