Lead, Finance Operations Delivery

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

Nike’s Global Finance Operations organization is responsible for delivering world-class financial services and operational excellence across the company’s global footprint. The team manages and optimizes end-to-end finance processes—including Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Record-to-Report—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in every transaction. By leveraging advanced technology, process innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement, Global Finance Operations enables Nike to scale, adapt, and deliver value in a dynamic business environment. The organization partners closely with business units, technology teams, and external partners to drive transformation and support Nike’s mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world. We are seeking a Lead, Finance Operations Delivery with a Six Sigma Black Belt to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across our global finance operations. This role will focus on optimizing end-to-end finance processes, enhancing quality, efficiency, and compliance, and delivering measurable business value.

Requirements

• Experience in global finance operations, shared services, or business process outsourcing (BPO).
• Knowledge of finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, S/4HANA) and process automation tools (e.g., RPA, workflow automation).
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training. (Master’s preferred).
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification (required).
• 6+ years of experience in process improvement, finance operations, or related roles in a global environment.
• Demonstrated success leading Lean Six Sigma projects in finance or shared services.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with change management and stakeholder engagement in a global matrix organization.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications in Lean, PMP, or related methodologies are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute cross-functional process improvement projects within global finance operations.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize opportunities for process optimization, automation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate root cause analysis, E2E process mapping, and solution design workshops with finance teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training on process improvement tools, Lean Six Sigma, and best practices to finance staff.
• Track, measure, and report project progress, benefits realization, and outcomes to finance leadership.
• Collaborate with global and regional finance teams to ensure alignment of improvement initiatives with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Standardize and document best practices, ensuring sustainability and scalability of improvements.
• Support change management efforts to drive adoption of new processes and technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level