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
The role sits within Nike Japan’s Financial Planning team, recognized for its collaborative culture and strategic influence across the business. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning, this role partners closely with Marketing and investment-focused stakeholders in Japan and Asia Pacific (APAC) HQ, while also supporting cross-functional teams to drive impactful decision-making.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike Japan is seeking a finance professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for driving business impact. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, brings sharp financial acumen, and communicates with clarity and confidence. This role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, a desire to grow professionally, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders through data-driven insights. Comfort with financial systems, fluency in analyzing data and managing forecasting models are essential to success in this role.
Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related fields
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and financial tools (e.g., SAP)
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and critical analysis skills
English proficiency required; Japanese proficiency is valued but not mandatory
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll lead Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) financial management for Nike Japan, partnering closely with Marketing and investment-focused teams across Japan and APAC HQ. You’ll own forecasting, reporting, and analysis, while supporting strategic initiatives and working directly with senior leadership to drive business impact. You’ll also manage core finance operations, including forecast loading and system-based reporting.
In this role, you will:
Lead SG&A budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for Nike Japan, partnering with Marketing and investment-focused teams to align financial plans with strategic priorities
Serve as the primary point of contact for APAC Finance on Japan SG&A matters
Own financial reporting processes, including official forecast submissions via Nike's financial systems
Support financial analysis for new Nike Partner Store proposals and investment cases
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver insights that inform decision-making
Partner directly with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director and Japan Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on ad-hoc analysis and strategic projects
Build relationships across teams and functions to strengthen financial planning and business alignment
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.
