Manager, Finance Technology

Foot Locker; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage

401(k) | Roth 401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Cc

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Foot Locker is seeking a Manager – Finance Technology to lead strategy, delivery and continuous improvement of our Finance Technology portfolio, including Sales Audit, Procure-to-Pay, Tax and Compliance. You will partner with Accounting, Procurement, Audit, Risk and Technology teams to champion modernization and ensure global, reliable systems.

You will drive end-to-end delivery, manage vendor relationships, and mentor high-performing teams while aligning technology investments with business

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale Finance transformation initiatives in complex enterprise environments.
• Extensive experience managing and optimizing Finance Technology platforms for core workstreams.
• Strong experience integrating enterprise applications with major ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of Finance Technology platforms.
• Own end-to-end workstreams across Sales Audit, P2P, Tax, and Financial Reporting.
• Drive global implementations, upgrades, and integrations with strong business value realization.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Procurement, Tax, Risk, Internal Audit, and Reporting teams.
• Manage vendor partnerships, governance, and service excellence.
• Develop high-performing Finance Technology teams and mentor staff.

Skills

Finance technology leadership

Sales Audit platform experience

Procure-to-Pay knowledge

Financial reporting

Tax operations

Risk management

Compliance and audit controls

ERP integration (PeopleSoft/Oracle)

Hybrid tech landscape (SaaS/cloud)

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership of teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Aptos Sales Audit

Vertex

Origami

Vena

ARS

PeopleSoft Financials

Oracle Cloud Financials

Job description

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.

As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.

Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

Come change the game with us.

At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization)

At Foot Locker, we are the global leader in retail and athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. Our Finance organization is at the forefront of innovation, driving business transformation throughcutting-edgetechnology and financial excellence. Our Finance Technology organization supports a global retail enterprise by ensuring our systems and processesoperateseamlessly. We manage critical corporate Finance ERP systems that are vital for business processes and operations. We are a collaborative and dynamic team driving modernization, integration, and excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

As theManager – Finance Technology (Sales Audit,Procure-to-Pay, Tax, and Operational Governance), you will lead the strategy, delivery, support, and continuous improvement of Foot Locker's Finance Technology portfolio. In this role, you will:

• Become a Visionary Leader:Craft and execute technology roadmaps, champion modernization initiatives, and drive the evolution of Finance Technology platforms supporting Sales Audit,Procure-to-Pay, Financial Reporting, Tax, Risk Management, and Compliance.

• Own Critical Finance Technology Workstreams:Provide end-to-end ownership of the Sales Audit & History,Procure-to-Pay, Tax, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Contract Administration, and Supplier Management technology portfolios. Partner with business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, manage demand, and align technology investments with strategic businessobjectives.

• Lead Technology Delivery:Drive large-scale global implementations, upgrades, integrations, enhancements, and transformation initiatives across the assigned portfolio, ensuringtimelydelivery, quality outcomes, and business value realization.

• Drive Business Partnership & Transformation:Collaborate with Accounting, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Tax, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Loss Prevention, and Financial Reporting teams to deliver solutions that improve operational effectiveness, financial controls, compliance, and reporting capabilities.

• Manage Enterprise Applications:Lead the ongoing enhancement, integration, and operational support of platforms such as Aptos Sales Audit, Vertex, Origami, Vena,ARS, PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle Cloud Financials, and related Finance Technology solutions.

• Lead Operational Governance & Service Excellence:Provide overall accountability for the stability, availability, performance, and supportability of theEntireFinance Technology portfolio. Govern application support, incident management, problem management, change management, service levels, and vendor operations while ensuring business continuity and operational excellence.

• Lead Vendor Partnerships:Manage strategic vendor relationships, onsite and offshore delivery teams, and support partners to ensure service excellence, delivery quality, operational stability, and alignment with businessobjectives.

• Communicate with Impact:Provide clear communication to business and technology leadershipregardingstrategic initiatives, project status, operational performance, risks, and critical incidents.

• Develop High-Performing Teams:Lead, mentor, and develop Finance Technology professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration,innovation,and continuous learning.

Qualifications

Experience

A proventrack recordof Finance system implementation, application management, portfolio leadership, and delivering large-scale Finance transformation initiatives in complex enterprise environmentsin thecoreworkstreamsgivenabove.

Core Expertise

• Extensive experience managing and optimizing Finance Technology platforms supporting Sales Audit,Procure-to-Pay, Financial Reporting, Tax, Risk Management, Compliance, and accounting functions.

• Strong experience with Sales Audit platforms such as Aptos or similar retail financial systems.

• Experience supporting Procure-to-Pay processes including Accounts Payable, invoice matching, supplier management, procurement operations, and Travel & Expense solutions.

• Experience leading production support organizations, managing critical incidents, governing vendor-supported operations, and supporting 24x7 business-critical finance and retail applications.

• Experienceestablishingsupport governance models, service level agreements (SLAs), operational metrics, and support processes for enterprise Finance applications.

• Demonstratedexpertiseinintegrating enterprise applications with PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle Cloud Financials, and other large-scale ERP ecosystems.

• Experience managing hybrid technology landscapes consisting of SaaS, cloud, on-premises, and custom-developed applications.

• Experience with Mainframe and .NET-based custom applications is a plus.

Business Process Knowledge

Deep knowledge ofcoreworkstream,including:

• Sales Audit and Sales Reporting

• Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

• Financial Reporting

• Tax Operations

• Risk Management

• Compliance and Audit Controls

• Retail Finance and Accounting Processes

And afairunderstanding ofall otherFinancialworkstreams

Leadership Skills

Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage strategic vendor relationships, influence stakeholders, and successfully deliver complex business and technology initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Methodology Exposure

Well-versed in SDLC methodologies for project delivery and Agile practices supporting application development, release management, DevOps, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operational Excellence

Strong experience governing production support organizations, leading critical incident management, coordinating cross-functional technical teams, managing vendor-supportedoperations, and ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of business-critical Finance and Retail applications.

Analytical Thinking

Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills, with a focus on operational excellence, process optimization, and continuous improvement.

Collaboration

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Audit, Risk, and Technology organizations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, ora relatedfield.

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $100,000 - $155,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups