About the role
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.
As our Director, FP&A and AI Finance, you will serve as a key strategic partner to Sur La Table's leadership team, translating financial data into clear, actionable insight that drives business decisions across retail, ecommerce, and culinary programming. This role exists because Sur La Table needs a financially rigorous leader who can also transform how FP&A works — deploying AI-driven automation to reduce manual lift and accelerate the quality of reporting and forecasting. You will own the full budget and forecast cycle, lead a high-performing team, and build the modern financial infrastructure that keeps a fast-moving omnichannel brand ahead of its plan.
At 6–12 months, success looks like a forecast process that runs faster and more accurately than before, AI-powered tools actively replacing manual workflows, and a finance team that is better developed and more capable than when you arrived.
This is a lean team. You will own a lot, move fast, and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.
Aplyr's read
Sur La Table blends retail with culinary expertise, attracting those passionate about cooking and innovation in kitchenware.
What's promising
- •Strong brand recognition in the culinary retail sector.
- •Diverse product range catering to both amateurs and professionals.
- •Opportunities in tech and culinary roles show growth in digital and experiential areas.
What to watch
- •Retail sector volatility may impact job stability.
- •Limited public information about long-term financial health.
- •High competition from both online and physical retailers.
Why Sur La Table
- •Offers cooking classes, blending retail with hands-on culinary education.
- •Focus on high-quality, niche kitchen products sets it apart.
- •Combines traditional retail with innovative tech roles, indicating a digital shift.
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About Sur La Table
Sur La Table is a retail company specializing in kitchenware, cookware, and culinary tools, offering a wide range of products for cooking enthusiasts and professionals alike.
