WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will be part of the AirMI Finance team, reporting to the Finance Product and Inventory Costing Manager. This team powers critical insights across manufacturing, partnering with engineering, supply chain, and global operations to drive cost efficiency, precision, and performance across Nike Air manufacturing.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a someone who thrives in complexity and turns data into direction. This person brings deep expertise in product costing and financial modeling, paired with the ability to translate numbers into impact. They are passionate about accuracy, curious about root causes, and confident influencing partners across operations, engineering, and supply chain.
The AirMI Sr. Financial Analyst doesn't just report variances. They explain them, challenge them, and use them to drive change. This role requires someone who can simplify complex datasets into insights that leaders can act on. They are equally comfortable in SAP systems and in cross-functional conversations, bridging technical detail with strategic clarity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Proven experience in product costing, financial modeling, and variance analysis
- Strong PowerPoint and Advanced Excel capabilities, experiences with SAP or similar enterprise system.
- Ability to effectively communicate across management levels and functional teams.
- Ability to build trusting work relationships and ability to work cross-functionally, including the ability to collaborate with and influence all levels of management
- Proactive, self-starter with a positive attitude and desire to drive operational result
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will own the financial lens on AirMI manufacturing and responsible for driving clarity, accountability, and better decisions. You’ll shape how cost performance is understood and improved, partnering across teams to unlock efficiency and guide long-term strategy.
- Own and maintain accurate standard costs across materials, labor, and overhead, ensuring alignment with operational realities
- Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to support product launches and process changes
- Perform Variance Analysis: Analyze actual manufacturing costs against standard costs (e.g., material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption) and provide detailed, actionable explanations to leadership
- Build and evolve dashboards and reporting to track cost performance and operational efficiency
- Influence business cases and strategic decisions through robust financial modeling
- Ensure integrity and accuracy of costing data within SAP systems and processes
- Drive cross-functional alignment to improve cost structures and manufacturing performance
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Proven experience in product costing, financial modeling, and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capabilities
- Experience with SAP or similar enterprise ERP systems
- Ability to effectively communicate across management levels and functional teams
- Ability to build trusting relationships and influence cross-functional partners
- Proactive, self-starter mindset with desire to drive operational results
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.
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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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