Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – Culinary Operations

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, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to support Sur La Table’s Culinary Operations business. This position plays a critical role in providing financial analysis and decision-making support to our senior leadership team. The Finance Analyst will partner with cross-functional leaders to drive profitable growth and contribute to the success of our store operations, while also supporting other areas of the business as needed.

Applicants must reside in Pacific or Mountain Time Zones to be considered for this position.

This role reports to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.

What you get to do every day:

• Provide financial analysis and modeling to support the annual budget, three-year financial plan, and monthly forecasts, along with ad-hoc analyses to inform business decisions.
• Assist in the month-end close process, including variance analysis, accruals support, and presenting results to senior management.
• Analyze key business trends and KPIs, offering strategic insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Design financial reports and dashboards, enhancing visibility into performance and aligning with business objectives.
• Monitor revenue and costs, identifying opportunities for growth and cost-saving measures, and effectively communicate findings to leadership.

What you bring to the role:

• A problem-solver with a curiosity to understand the connections between business activities and financial outcomes.
• A strong communicator who can simplify complex financial concepts and present them to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting tools like MicroStrategy, Access, Vena (FP&A) with the ability to analyze and report on financial data.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a focus on achieving results and continuously improving processes.
• Experienced in FP&A (2+ years) with strong skills in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

What’s in it for you?

• 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

What our interview process looks like:

Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better:

• 📞 Step 1: Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, you’re also interviewing us!
• 📝 Step 2: Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently.
• 👩🏽‍💻Step 3: Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges you’ve faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal.
• ✍🏽 Step 4: Offer! This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know you’ll be excited about.

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