Principal, Finance Applied Analytics at Nike

Principal Finance Applied AnalyticsNike Business Services - Finance Business IntelligenceBecome a Part of the NIKE Inc. TeamNIKE Inc. does more than outfit the worlds 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 its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.With an ambitious long-term growth strategy NIKE is counting on the Finance function to thrive in its mission to drive and deliver value to every shareholder. Our consumers are demanding more increasing the complexity of our business models and need to move faster with greater precision. NIKE Finance is on a multi-year digital transformation journey including focus on data and analytics to link decisions to financial results.The Finance Business Intelligence teams mission is to harness the power of data. We are building a sustainable base of connected data modernizing the delivery of financial insights and creating a center of gravity for analytics innovation. To achieve our goals we are creating a pipeline for talent including specialists in data governance data product management data analysis and reporting and analytics every role were seeking extraordinary talent with a passion for data and analytics a well-adapted focus on business value and the ability to influence change.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are seeking an analytics expert with a strong background in financial planning and analysis business forecasting and budgeting or capital budgeting and management. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of data analytics technologies can translate business opportunities into technical solutions and effectively leverages analytical tools to solve complex business problems.This individual is a problem solver critical thinker and effective communicator. You are able to stay focused on leaderships priorities and confidently say no to distractions. Being a team player is essentialyou understand Nikes data and analytics landscape and know when to involve relevant stakeholders.You will apply strong project management and relationship-building skills to drive impact and deliver analytical excellence for Nikes finance community. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity adapting to changing requirements and evolving processes.You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and are energized by the challenge of uncovering business values within a complex data landscape. You ask thoughtful questions continuously learn and actively share knowledge with teammates.Your expertise passion and experience enable you to prioritize effectively solve problems and guide the extended team. Most importantly you proactively seek opportunities to be a collaborative partnerbecause the teams success is your success.WHAT YOU BRINGRequired Skills:Bachelors degree (B.S.) in an analytics-related field such as Statistics Mathematics Economics Business Finance or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.Critical thinker and problem solver10 years of experience in business and data analytics8 years of experience unlocking data insights and delivering tangible business values8 years of experience in business planning and financial analysis with an excellent understanding of financial principles KPIs and performance metrics8 years of experience managing complex data analytics projects8 years of experience working with large datasets to aggregate analyze and validate dataExperience in a large matrixed organization or Fortune 500 companyExperience in shaping analytics strategy aligned with corporate objectivesExperience in driving analytics adoption across multiple business functionsExperience in Sales Retail Consumer Product Supply Chain preferredFamiliarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and financial planning tools (e.g. Anaplan)Strong ability to lead large analytics projects by identifying business opportunities implementing analytics solutions and delivering measurable business impactStrong skills in data warehousing data modeling or business intelligence toolsStrong business acumen and a passion for using data to drive strategic decisionsExcellent stakeholder management skillsPreferred Qualifications:MBA and/or advanced degree highly preferred but not requiredProficiency in SQL; Knowledge in SAP R Python Tableau preferred; Familiarity with cloud and data platforms such as AWS Databricks and Snowflake is desirable.Strategic mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo identify opportunities and lead changeAbility to communicate business and technical concepts effectively to all levels of the organizationStrong project management capabilities to lead multiple complex project streams; process-oriented approach to problem-solvingPassion for data with demonstrated ability to use data storytelling to influence decision-makingAbility to foster collaboration across a large organization build confidence and empower teams to achieve common objectivesWe 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. Key Skills Adobe Analytics,Data Analytics,SQL,Attribution Modeling,Power BI,R,Regression Analysis,Data Visualization,Tableau,Data Mining,SAS,Analytics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1