Manager, Finance AI and FP&A
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Job Description
Finance Manager leading AI-first finance transformation at Sur La Table. Delivering best-in-class FP&A support for retail while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- 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 investment—evaluating ROI and risk
- Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership; influence decisions through compelling, data-backed storytelling.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
- 6+ years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in retail or consumer goods
- Proven success in process improvement and systems implementation
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical thinker with a knack for translating complex data into practical business actions.
Benefits:
- Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
- AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll 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.
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