Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will report to the Director, EPM Business Product Owner within the FP&A Transformation portfolio. You will work with a cross-functional EPM team including teammates from Technology, Financial Business Intelligence, Enterprise Data & Analytics, and Strategic Enterprise Capabilities. Additionally, you will directly engage stakeholders and end users across the Global and Geo FP&A function.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of delivering a large-scale technology implementation. Specifics include:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems or an equivalent combination of education, experience or training. An MBA or relevant certifications preferred.
- At least 8 years of experience in Financial Planning, Enterprise Performance Management or related roles
- Proficiency with Financial Systems (business or technical)
- Proven experience collaborating with technical teams to deliver enterprise-level systems
- Demonstrated experience in project management and/or technology deployment projects, including platforms such as Anaplan, SAP, IBM, Oracle or OneStream
- Preferred expertise in implementing and optimizing Anaplan solutions including Anaplan Model Building and integration, with a solid understanding of Agile Project Management Principles
- Strong leadership ability with a deep understanding and application of managerial concepts and techniques in project/change management, idea creation, and cross-team effectiveness
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities; proven capability to effectively communicate status, issues/risks, and opportunities
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
1. Partnering with Technology Teams
- Collaborate with IT to establish the technical framework, integration points, and implementation strategy for Anaplan.
- Act as the primary business lead, translating financial requirements into Anaplan functionality.
- Ensure seamless integration of Anaplan with enterprise systems, such as ERP and CRM platforms.
2. Leading Anaplan Implementation
- Direct the development of models for budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and reporting.
- Participate in all phases of the implementation lifecycle, including requirements, design, build, testing, and deployment.
- Incorporate best practices to ensure the efficiency and scalability of the Anaplan solution.
3. Enhancing Financial Processes
- Work with finance and operations teams to identify and resolve inefficiencies using Anaplan.
- Ensure financial processes are aligned with organizational objectives and industry benchmarks.
- Deliver advanced reporting tools, including real-time dashboards and insights.
4. Project Management and Oversight
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver Anaplan solutions on schedule and within scope.
- Establish governance to maintain model integrity, data reliability, and system performance.
- Proactively manage project risks while ensuring regulatory compliance.
5. Driving Change and User Adoption
- Support change initiatives to encourage organization-wide adoption of Anaplan.
- Support Design and deliver training for end-users, ensuring smooth integration of financial processes.
- Provide ongoing support and act as a subject matter expert.
- Day-to-day activities. Strive for examples they may not have expected at first glance and don’t be afraid to lean into the challenges; we want to capture the interest of candidates that are excited by the realities of the role.
- Speak to the candidate directly, using “You” language. It is more effective. Instead of saying, the ideal candidate thrives, say “you get to work in a fast pace, multi-functional environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.