Senior Principal Anaplan Software Engineer

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike is seeking a Senior Principal Anaplan Software Engineer to lead enterprise FP&A and Anaplan implementations in Beaverton, OR. You will shape technical direction for EPM, deliver driver-based planning, and partner with Finance and Tech to align with corporate standards.

Join a team driving scalable, cloud-based FP&A solutions with strong governance, security, and integration patterns. Seniority requires influencing stakeholders and mentoring engineers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IS or related field.
• 12+ years of professional FP&A/EPM experience.
• 10+ years full lifecycle FP&A solution delivery.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Anaplan for enterprise‑grade planning.
• Anaplan Master Anaplanner certification is required.
• Anaplan Solution Architect certification is required.
• Deep expertise in P&L concepts (revenue, cost structures, margins).
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and integration patterns (AWS, Databricks, Airflow).
• Proven ability to influence senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for Nike’s EPM tech landscape.
• Serve as technical authority for Anaplan architecture in FP&A.
• Lead end-to-end FP&A solution delivery from discovery to evolution.
• Design scalable Anaplan models for driver-based planning and P&L forecasting.
• Define and evolve Anaplan modeling standards and integration patterns.
• Translate FP&A requirements into robust technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Shape platform strategy and modernization within Enterprise Performance Management.
• Ensure alignment with Nike architecture, data, security, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with business and tech leaders to deliver enterprise-scale solutions.
• Mentor engineers and Anaplan model builders, raising coding standards.

Skills

Anaplan expertise

FP&A leadership

P&L expertise

Cloud data platforms

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field

Tools

Anaplan Master Anaplanner certification

Anaplan Solution Architect certification

AWS

Databricks

Airflow

Apache Kafka

Lambda

SAP S/4

Job description

WHO WE’R LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Senior Principal Anaplan Software Engineer with deep expertise in FP&A, a strong understanding of P&L and financial drivers, and a proven track record delivering enterprise‑scale finance planning solutions using Anaplan. You are a recognized FP&A technical leader and industry expert who can influence Finance and Technology leadership in support of establishing the strategic and technical direction for complex financial planning solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Provide technical leadership for Nike’s Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) technology landscape
• Serve as the technical authority for EPM and Anaplan architecture, design, and implementation in support of FP&A
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of FP&A solutions, from business discovery and design through implementation, optimization, and ongoing evolution
• Design and deliver scalable Anaplan solutions supporting driver‑based and P&L‑centric planning, forecasting, and performance management
• Define and evolve Anaplan modeling standards, solution architecture, and integration patterns
• Partner with Finance stakeholders to translate complex FP&A and P&L requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions
• Own and shape platform strategy, long‑term technical direction, and modernization initiatives for Enterprise Performance Management
• Ensure alignment with Nike enterprise architecture, data, security, and compliance standards
• Partner cross‑functionally with business and technology leaders to deliver integrated, enterprise‑scale solutions
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership through design reviews, solution demonstrations, and proofs of concept
• Mentor and coach engineers and Anaplan model builders, while raising technical standards and best practices
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to influence roadmaps and capability investments

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 12+ years of professional experience delivering Enterprise Performance Management and FP&A solutions
• 10+ years of full lifecycle FP&A solution delivery experience (requirements, design, build, integration, deployment, and support)
• Extensive hands‑on experience delivering enterprise‑grade finance and planning solutions using Anaplan
• Anaplan Master Anaplanner certification (required)
• Anaplan Solution Architect certification (required)
• Deep expertise in P&L concepts, including revenue, cost structures, margins, and financial drivers
• Strong working knowledge of cloud‑based infrastructure, data platforms, and integration patterns, including AWS, Databricks, Airflow, Apache Kafka, Lambda, and SAP S/4
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and data‑intensive platforms
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior technical and business stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences

We 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.