WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
In this role, you will be a part of the Finance Operations Team, reporting directly to the Senior Director, Finance Operations Governance, Performance and Enablement. This role will be supporting the Finance Operations organization and is a key member of the Finance Operations Governance team.
You will partner closely with Finance Operations leaders, Accounting, Procurement, Tax, Legal, Global Process Owners, managed service providers, and cross-functional business partners to drive financial stewardship, vendor governance, performance reporting, and operational excellence across Finance Operations.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous situations and excels at using both strategic and financial insights to influence cross-functional teams. The candidate will combine strong financial, operational, and analytical skills with an interest in learning and shaping the future of an organization.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 3+ years of experience in Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Accounting, Vendor Management, or Operational Finance
- Strong financial management, forecasting, reporting, and analytical skills
- Ability to interpret contracts, commercial agreements, and financial schedules
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience developing dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and control mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with reporting and analytics tools
- Curiosity, learning agility, and a continuous improvement mindset
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
In this role, you will support Finance Operations governance activities that ensure strong financial controls, vendor accountability, operational performance, and transparency across the organization.
You will partner across functions to deliver results in key areas including:
- Vendor governance, contract management, and commercial schedule administration
- Project Work Order (PWO) governance, spend management, and financial oversight
- Monthly invoice review, reconciliation, accruals, and financial controls
- Annual operating planning, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
- Headcount governance, workforce reporting, and capacity tracking
- KPI development, SLA monitoring, scorecards, and performance reporting
- Monthly and quarterly business reviews, executive reporting, and governance forums
- Governance dashboards, reporting automation, and data management
- Stakeholder surveys, insights analysis, and service performance measurement
- Risk identification, issue escalation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
Additionally, you will serve as a key Finance Operations partner by helping align financial management, vendor performance, governance processes, and operational outcomes. You will drive accountability, improve transparency, and support data-driven decision-making that enables Finance Operations to deliver consistent, high-quality services across Nike.
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, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training
- 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, financial planning, accounting, vendor management, or operational finance
- Strong financial management, forecasting, reporting, and analytical skills
- Ability to interpret contracts, commercial agreements, and financial schedules
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience developing dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and control mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with reporting and analytics tools
- Curiosity, learning agility, and a continuous improvement mindset
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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