Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

CSC Generation
Summary
Join Sur La Table as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and contribute to the company's success by providing strategic financial insights and driving investment decisions. This role oversees budgeting and forecasting, leads key financial analyses, and manages a high-performing FP&A team. Applicants must reside in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones; Seattle-area residents will work one day a week in the office. The position reports directly to the Divisional Chief Financial Officer. The role involves driving the annual budget process, leading monthly forecasts, partnering with business leaders, and providing financial modeling and analysis. Building and leading a high-performing finance team is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelorβs degree in Finance or equivalent
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
MBA
Benefits
- 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