Become a Part of 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 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.
Who You’ll Work With
You will work with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external. Internally, this role is part of the SEA&I Controlling leadership team and a core cross-functional team member within the India Marketplace team. Externally, this role may liaise with government authorities in India, including tax and customs authorities, as well as auditors, bankers, and consultants.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a Financial Controller to lead controlling activities in India and Sri Lanka across four legal entities supporting the Nike India marketplace team. The successful candidate will be responsible for statutory and tax accounting, controllership activities including close and controls activities, and team coaching and development.
The role serves as the primary finance steward, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and strong financial governance while partnering with regional and global finance organizations to drive transformation and continuous improvement. The Finance Controller acts as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing financial oversight, risk management, process optimization, and governance support across multiple finance functions.
What You Bring to NIKE
- 8–12 years’ experience with the Big 4 and large multinational companies.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business and a CA professional qualification.
- Ability to work collaboratively and influence multicultural business partners and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong business acumen.
- Ability to translate business requirements into financial risks and controls.
- Strong exposure to statutory reporting, audit management, and taxation.
- Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is desired.
What You’ll Work On
Business Excellence
- Drive and maintain the integrity of financial statements and compliance with IND-AS, local GAAP, and internal control requirements for four legal entities across India and Sri Lanka.
- Ensure that all statutory filing requirements are met, working with cross-functional teams such as Tax and Legal and managing relevant government authorities including Customs and Tax.
- Support cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects.
- Provide governance over treasury operations and banking activities, including reviewing funding requirements, cash flow forecasts, and liquidity positions.
Business Insights and Decision Support
- Collaborate with enabling functions and business teams to assess and operationalize new business strategies or arrangements for financial and controls impacts.
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.
- Provide decision-making support related to country-specific regulations.
- Communicate key financial risks and operational issues to senior management.
People Leadership
- Drive performance management and development of a Controlling team of one team member.
- Develop influential and collaborative relationships across teams and functions.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
NIKE, Inc. offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.