Director, Finance Business Planning Japan

About the role

Nike is looking for a Director to lead the Business Planning function within the Japan Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. Reporting to the Japan Senior Finance Director and leading four finance professionals, the role partners with the Japan Leadership Team, Marketplace Unit (MPU) leaders, Planning, Marketing and Geography Finance teams to shape financial plans, manage business performance and support strategic decisions. It shapes the long-term financial direction of Nike Japan while driving in-year performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of three MPU Finance Leads and one Financial Analyst, setting priorities, decision rights, accountability and development opportunities.
• Develop Japan's Long-Range Financial Plan and turn strategic financial models into operating plans and budgets.
• Analyse monthly and quarterly results and forecasts, identifying key performance drivers, risks and opportunities across the P&L portfolio.
• Improve financial models, reporting processes and the Monthly Management Pack so senior leaders receive accurate, timely insights.
• Partner with Geography Finance, Territory Planning and business leaders to integrate consumer, marketplace, seasonal and financial plans.
• Represent Japan Finance in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) forums and present results and recommendations to the GM, CFO and other senior leaders.
• Lead analyses supporting Nike-critical decisions on consumer, marketplace, macroeconomic and business conditions, simplifying processes while maintaining quality.

Required profile

• 8 to 10 years of experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, accounting, budgeting or a related discipline within a large, complex, matrixed organization.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a combination of relevant education, experience and training.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including building high-performing teams and leading through ambiguity and change.
• Fluent verbal and written English; Japanese proficiency preferred.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, able to turn large data sets into executive-ready recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Sound judgment and integrity when handling sensitive information.