Director, Finance (Canada HQ)

Nike; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global athletic company in Toronto is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial stewardship. This hybrid role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize financial strategies and reporting. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in finance and a strong analytical background. The position offers opportunities for growth and contribution to company goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial and/or data analysis.
• Prior experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Experience leading a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial analyses to aid decision-making.
• Lead the finance team supporting Canada/North America business.
• Collaborate with senior leaders for accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting Software

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Corporate Finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance or a related field

Job description

Join 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 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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving gamep>

This is a hybrid role based out of our Nike Canada Downtown Toronto HQ (Mondays to Thursday on-site and Fridays remote).

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Director of Finance. You will be responsible for financial stewardship to enable the sustainable and profitable growth of Nike’s business in Canada. Responsibilities include strategic business planning, year‑to‑year performance management, financial reporting, and cross‑functional partnership and leadership.

The ideal candidate combines 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 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, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, ease with ambiguity, and an intellectual curiosity that connects dots to drive sustainable, profitable growth. As a people manager, they must lead a culture of inclusion and develop talent.

What You’ll Work On

Responsibilities include making recommendations and advising senior management with financial and profitability analysis to optimize the impact of strategic initiatives while participating in operational implementation of business plans. You will lead the finance team that supports 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

• Direct vision and objectives for finance and act as a business partner across all organizational functions in Canada.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across distribution channels, product segments, and marketing to drive accurate financial reporting (actuals/forecast) for monthly Operating Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews, and Strategic Business Reviews.
• Assist in developing, managing, and implementing short‑ and long‑term initiatives/strategies critical to geography and corporate objectives.
• Review key marketplace trends to proactively assist with risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Review business plans to ensure ability to achieve financial targets.
• Lead finance and channel teams with analytical capabilities to present financial recommendations to management.
• Direct the analysis and monthly reporting of financials during the close process; understand and communicate variances to budget and/or forecast for appropriate action; develop and execute opportunities that drive results.
• Support Canada/North America Brand leadership and Supply Chain Leadership on key deliverables such as Financial QBRs, CSR, AOP, MBR, Sales Meetings, Executive off‑sites, and other special projects.
• Lead and support 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.

Manage Drive Sustainable, Profitable Revenue Growth

• Direct financial analyses that aid in decision‑making and create revenue growth and increased profitability.
• Seek opportunities for profitability enhancement and execute initiatives that drive results.
• Ensure budgets and forecasts are aligned with the Company’s long‑term financial model.
• Drive fact‑based forecasting and communicate actions to ensure plan execution.

Strategic Planning Support / Long‑Term Financial Modeling

• Partner on strategic planning efforts to drive the business planning process from a financial perspective.
• Integrate inputs from senior management and review assumptions of current business conditions and market indicators.
• Assist cross‑functional teams in evaluating business strategies, key financial metrics, and ROIC consistent with long‑term objectives.
• Recommend strategies that ensure the Company’s profitability objectives are met.
• Prepare timely and insightful financial analysis to determine progress against the long‑range financial plan.

Human Capital Management / Development

• Lead the team by setting priorities and goals aligned with the Company’s strategic imperatives.
• Inspire staff to become emerging leaders, utilize best practices, and drive change.
• Create opportunities for staff development and diversity by actively participating in finance OTP planning.
• Make 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 of 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 leading a high‑performing team and developing team members.
• Create and foster a positive, collaborative team culture and working environment.
• Proactive self‑starter with a consistent track record to excel in a multifaceted, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem‑structuring and critical thinking skills.
• Skilled at building executive‑level financial presentations and communicating analysis to senior leaders.
• Skilled at maintaining business relationships and working well in a collaborative team environment.

If this is you, please apply online with an updated copy of your resume (Word or PDF) 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.

Key Skills: Accounting Software, Forecasting, Ellucian, Financial Report Writing, GAAP, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full-Time | Experience: Years | Vacancy: 1