You will work with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external. Internally, this role is part of the SEA&I Controlling leadership team, and a core x-functional team member within India Marketplace team. Externally, this role may liaise with government authorities in India such as tax and customs, and auditors, bankers and consultants for the various statutory, tax and business issues.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are looking for a Financial Controller to lead the controlling activities in India and Sri Lanka, across 4 legal entities to support the Nike India marketplace team. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of statutory & tax accounting, controllership activities including close and controls activities, and team coaching and development. The candidate will also partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure good governance in risk & compliance management, and drive functional simplification opportunities.
The role serves as the primary finance steward ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and strong financial governance while partnering with regional and global finance organizations to drive transformation and continuous improvement.
The Finance Controller acts as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing financial oversight, risk management, process optimization, and governance support across multiple finance functions.
What you bring to NIKE:
8-12 years’ experience with the Big 4 and large MNCs, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business and a CA professional qualification.
Ability to work collaboratively and influence with multi-cultural business partners/stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong business acumen, with ability to translate business requirements into financial risks and controls and strong exposure to statutory reporting, audit management and taxation..Experience in ERP systems, SAP experience desired
Business Excellence
Drive and maintain integrity of financial statements and compliance with IND-AS / / Local GAAP and internal control requirements for 4 legal entities across India & Sri Lanka. This may involve working with cross-functional teams.
Ensure that all statutory filing requirements are met. This may include working with cross-functional teams like Tax and Legal and may involve managing relevant government authorities including Customs and Tax
Support cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects
Provide governance over treasury operations and banking activities such as review of funding requirements, cash flow forecasts, and liquidity positions.
Business Insights / Decision Support
Collaborate with various enabling functions and business teams to assess and operationalize new business strategies or arrangements for any financial or controls impacts to ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures
Provide decision-making support related to country specific regulations
Communicate key financial risks and operational issues to senior management.
People Leadership
Drive performance management and development of a Controlling team of 1 team member
Develop influential and collaborative relationships across teams and functions
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Skills Required
- 8–12 years of experience with Big 4 firms and large multinational corporations
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business
- Chartered Accountant professional qualification
- Experience with statutory reporting, audit management, and taxation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen skills
- Ability to collaborate with and influence multicultural stakeholders
- Experience translating business requirements into financial risks and controls
- SAP experience
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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