Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Director of Finance, Canada. In this role you’ll be responsible for financial stewardship to enable the sustainable and profitable growth of the Nike business in Canada.  Responsibilities include strategic business planning, in-year performance management, financial reporting, and cross functional partnership and leadership.

The ideal candidate combines a strong blend of strategic thinking and analytical skills with a bias for action. This is not a simple “report the results” type of role; this individual must be commercially oriented, and will act as a critical thought partner for the overall Canada business leader. They will work closely with Toronto-based cross-functional business partners, while also engaging with and influencing the North America leadership team based in Beaverton, OR. This requires excellent communication skills, as well as a strong entrepreneurial spirit. They must be comfortable with ambiguity and possess a strong intellectual curiosity and an ability to “connect the dots” from various inputs to drive insights to grow the business in a sustainable, profitable way. As a people manager, they must be a leader committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and developing their talent.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

Responsibilities include making recommendations and advising/providing senior management with financial and profitability analysis to optimize the impact of strategic initiatives, while participating in operational implementation of business plans.  You will also be responsible for the leadership, coaching and development of a finance team that supports the Canada / North America business.  The role reports directly to the VP/CFO of the North America geography, with a dotted reporting line to the Senior Director, Canada NA.

Strategic business planning and financial reporting

• Directs vision and objectives for finance and acts as a business partner across all organizational functions in Canada (sales, operations, demand creation, etc.).
• Collaborates with senior leaders across distribution channels, product segments and marketing organization to help drive accurate financial reporting (actuals/forecast) for presentation in monthly Operating Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews and Strategic Business Reviews. 
• Assists in developing, managing, and implementing short and long-term initiatives/strategies critical to geography and corporate objectives. 
• Reviews key marketplace trends to proactively assist with risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Reviews business plans to ensure ability to achieve financial targets.
• Leads finance and channel teams with the financial skills and analytical capabilities to create analysis to present financial recommendations to management.
• Directs the analysis and monthly reporting of financials during close process.  Understands and communicates variances to budget and/or forecast for appropriate action. Develops recommendations and executes opportunities that will drive results. 
• Support Canada / North America Brand leadership team and Supply Chain Leadership team on key deliverables such as Financial QBRs, CSR, AOP, MBR, Sales Meetings, Executive off-sites, and other special projects as needed.
• Lead and support the adoption of new technologies and innovative work practices by partnering with cross-functional teams to assess impacts, drive process improvements, and ensure effective change management and ways of working.

Manage and Drive Sustainable, Profitable Revenue Growth

• Directs financial analyses which aid in decision-making processes and creates revenue growth and increased profitability for the business. 
• Actively seeks opportunities for profitability enhancement and executes or drives initiatives that drive results. 
• Ensures the development of budgets and forecasts for all areas of responsibility are in line with the Company's long term financial model.
• Drive fact-based forecasting and communicate actions as needed to ensure execution of plans.

Strategic Planning Support / Long Term Financial Modeling

• Partners on strategic planning efforts to help drive business planning process from a financial perspective. 
• Integrates inputs from senior management and review assumptions of current business conditions and market indicators. 
• Assists cross-functional teams in evaluating business strategies, key financial metrics, and ROIC that are consistent with long-term financial objectives. 
• Recommends strategies to senior management that ensure the Company's profitability objectives are met. 
• Directs the preparation of timely and insightful financial analysis to determine progress against long-range financial plan. 

Human Capital Management / Development

• Leads team by setting priorities and goals that are in line with the Company's strategic imperatives.
• Inspires staff to become emerging leaders, utilize best practices and drive change. 
• Creates opportunities for staff development and diversity by actively participating in finance OTP planning. 
• Makes decisions on hiring, disciplinary actions, performance management, recognition and rewards.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or a related field with strong academic performance or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• 10+ years’ experience in financial and / or data analysis, financial/strategic planning
• Prior experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, with deep knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, analysis, and strategic planning
• Experience in leading a high-performing team and developing team members.
• Create and foster a positive and collaborative team culture and working environment.
• Proactive, self-starter with consistent track record to excel in a multifaceted, fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem structuring and strategic critical thinking skills.
• Skilled at creating and maintaining business relationships with the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience building executive level financial presentations and communicating financial analysis and conclusions to Sr. Executive Leaders

If this is you, please apply online with an update copy of your resume (in WORD or PDF format) at your earliest opportunity. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the City of Toronto’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants can make their needs known when contacted for interviews.