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Financial Planning Analyst

Nike

Hilversum
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Financial Analysis
Data Analysis
Reporting
Excel
Communication
Forecasting
Planning
Data Mining
Database Tools
Trend Identification
Variance Analysis
Business Intelligence
Attention To Detail
Project Management
Continuous Improvement

Job Description

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As a Finance Analyst, this role works closely with Finance, Controlling and business partners across the organization. The Analyst partners with cross-functional teams to turn financial and business data into meaningful insights, improve reporting approaches and support informed decision-making, while contributing independently and as part of a high-performing team.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an analytical, curious and collaborative Finance Analyst who enjoys turning data into insights and insights into action. You’ll bring strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage changing priorities across multiple projects. You’re comfortable investigating data, identifying trends and clearly communicating findings to business partners.

You’ll also have the agility to learn new tools and techniques quickly and a mindset focused on standardization, efficiency and continuous improvement.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to support business decisions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with Excel and the ability to quickly learn additional data-mining and database tools
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt as business priorities evolve
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify and help correct reporting or data inaccuracies

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll collect, analyze and report data that helps teams understand business performance, explain variances and identify trends. Your analysis and reporting will provide actionable insights that support forecasting, planning and business decisions across the EMEA organization.

  • You’ll analyze financial and business data to identify trends, variances and opportunities.
  • You’ll create and deliver clear reports and visualizations that support business decision-making.
  • You’ll investigate variances and provide explanations, insights and recommendations.
  • You’ll verify reporting accuracy and partner with teams to resolve data inaccuracies.
  • You’ll support forecasting and planning through relevant data analysis and trend insights.
  • You’ll identify opportunities to standardize reporting, improve efficiency and strengthen analytical approaches.
  • You’ll provide analytical expertise and support to Finance and cross-functional business partners.

Core Responsibilities

The analyst will collect, analyze, and report financial data to provide actionable insights for forecasting and business decision-making. They will also investigate variances, identify trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reporting efficiency.

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills with proficiency in Excel and the ability to learn new data-mining tools. They must be detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects, and comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

About Nike

Industry: Retail

Company size: 10,001+ employees

NIKE, Inc. is a purpose driven company fueled by a shared commitment to move the world forward through the power of sport. Guided by our mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world, we champion sport’s values of inclusion and diversity while pushing boundaries to shape the future. At Nike, every teammate plays a role. We operate with an athlete’s mindset — working together, embracing our differences, and demanding more of ourselves and each other to drive collective success. Whether you’re building products, platforms, experiences or systems, your work contributes to something bigger: making athlete* dreams real. Explore opportunities at careers.nike.com and join our Talent Community at https://nikeats.avature.net/niketalentcommunity. *If you have a body, you are an athlete.

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