Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO WE ARE
Footwear (FW) Costing builds value for NIKE and our Footwear Manufacturing Partners through our driver-based costing framework that provides transparency and practical insights on the costs of developing and manufacturing NIKE footwear across the source base. We are a cross-functional and global team committed to serving the athlete* and fueling the financial future of NIKE and our Footwear Manufacturing Partners.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will report to the Director of FW Rates & Compensation. You will partner closely with team members across the broader FW Costing organization and collaborate with key cross-functional partners including FW Value Engineering, Global Product & Merch Finance, Sourcing and Supply Chain Finance. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work directly with our Footwear Manufacturing Partners and Partner Manager Organizations in Asia.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Footwear Rates & Compensation Sr. Analyst is a strong analytical thinker who thrives in complexity and brings structure to ambiguity. This person is curious, driven, and comfortable owning workstreams that influence both internal strategy and external partner outcomes. They combine financial rigor with clear storytelling, translating data into insights that move decisions forward.
Success in this role requires deep analytical capability, advanced modeling skills, and the confidence to collaborate across cultures and functions. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented without losing sight of the big picture, proactive in identifying opportunities, and energized by improving how work gets done. A growth mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate independently while staying connected to the broader team are essential.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related field with an emphasis in Finance or Data Analytics
- 3+ years of experience in product costing, financial analysis/modeling, financial planning, or P&L management
- Advanced Excel and data analytics skills, including building models and analyzing large, complex datasets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams
- Experience working in cross‑functional, global, or multicultural environments
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will help shape and evolve Nike’s footwear costing framework, using data, analysis, and insight to inform rate setting, partner compensation, and costing policy. Your work supports smarter decisions across the footwear ecosystem and helps fuel long‑term value for Nike and its Footwear Manufacturing Partners.
- Support the labor portion of our annual rate setting process across FW Costing and our Footwear Manufacturing Partners
- Deliver financial analysis and insights that influence decisions on footwear rates, compensation strategies, and costing standards
- Collaborate with FW Costing teammates and cross‑functional partners across Finance, Sourcing, and Supply Chain
- Identify and help implement opportunities to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve tools, processes, and ways of working
- Streamline existing processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Provide analytical support to ad‑hoc initiatives focused on value creation, cost reduction, and meaningful insight
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.
