Sr. Analyst, Product Finance

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst for Product Finance to act as the trusted finance partner for Product Creation teams, guiding profitable growth with data-driven insights.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Sourcing, Costing, and Finance leaders to evaluate opportunities, navigate tradeoffs, and support key business decisions across the product creation lifecycle, delivering executive-ready financial analyses and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in finance, financial planning, strategic planning, accounting, consulting, or related analytical roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with experience building financial models and executive-level presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis and develop insights that support strategic business decisions.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business case development skills.
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Primary finance partner for Product Creation teams and shape profitable growth for a segment.
• Influence product decisions throughout the creation lifecycle with financial insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Translate strategic margin objectives into seasonal plans and actionable business decisions.
• Develop scenario analyses and investment tradeoffs to support decision-making and drive margin improvement.
• Monitor and communicate seasonal margin performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions.
• Drive initiatives that improve profitability, processes, and analytical capabilities across the Product Finance organization.
• Synthesize complex analyses into clear, compelling business stories and executive-ready recommendations for senior leadership.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and strategic support to influence key decisions across product creation.

Skills

Strong analytical capabilities

Business acumen

Translate financial data into insights

Influence cross-functional teams

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

As our Senior Finance Analyst for Product Finance, this individual will serve as a trusted finance partner to Product Creation teams, helping drive profitable and sustainable growth across the business. They will work closely with Product Management, Sourcing, Costing, and Finance leaders to evaluate opportunities, navigate tradeoffs, and support key business decisions throughout the product creation lifecycle.

Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence outcomes through financial insights and actionable recommendations.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a highly motivated finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen and excels at translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that influence decision-making.

You are naturally curious, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and proactive in identifying risks, opportunities, and solutions. You build strong relationships across functions, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and bring a continuous improvement mindset to your work.

You are equally comfortable diving deep into analysis, developing financial models, and presenting recommendations to senior leaders.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 3-5 years of experience in finance, financial planning, strategic planning, accounting, consulting, or related analytical roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with experience building financial models and executive-level presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis and develop insights that support strategic business decisions.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business case development skills.
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial audiences.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You will serve as the primary finance partner for Product Creation teams and play a critical role in shaping profitable growth for a segment of the business. You will influence product decisions throughout the creation lifecycle by providing financial insights, strategic guidance, and data-driven recommendations to Product and Finance leadership.

In addition:

• Partner with Product, Sourcing, and Finance teams to translate strategic margin objectives into seasonal plans and actionable business decisions.
• Develop scenario analyses and investment tradeoffs to support decision-making and drive sustainable margin improvement.
• Monitor and communicate seasonal margin performance, proactively identifying risks and opportunities while recommending actions to achieve financial targets.
• Partner across the broader Product Finance organization to drive initiatives that improve profitability, processes, and analytical capabilities.
• Synthesize complex analyses into clear, compelling business stories and executive-ready recommendations for senior leadership.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and strategic support to influence key decisions across product creation.

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.