About this role
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a Senior Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in FP&A, a strong understanding of P&L and financial drivers, and a proven track record delivering enterprise‑scale finance planning solutions using Anaplan. You are a recognized FP&A technical leader and industry expert who can influence Finance and Technology leadership in support of establishing the strategic and technical direction for complex financial planning solutions.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
• Provide technical leadership for Nike’s Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) technology landscape
• Serve as the technical authority for EPM and Anaplan architecture, design, and implementation in support of FP&A
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of FP&A solutions, from business discovery and design through implementation, optimization, and ongoing evolution
• Design and deliver scalable Anaplan solutions supporting driver‑based and P&L‑centric planning, forecasting, and performance management
• Define and evolve Anaplan modeling standards, solution architecture, and integration patterns
• Partner with Finance stakeholders to translate complex FP&A and P&L requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions
• Own and shape platform strategy, long‑term technical direction, and modernization initiatives for Enterprise Performance Management
• Ensure alignment with Nike enterprise architecture, data, security, and compliance standards
• Partner cross‑functionally with business and technology leaders to deliver integrated, enterprise‑scale solutions
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership through design reviews, solution demonstrations, and proofs of concept
• Mentor and coach engineers and Anaplan model builders, while raising technical standards and best practices
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to influence roadmaps and capability investments
WHAT YOU BRING
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 12+ years of professional experience delivering Enterprise Performance Management and FP&A solutions
• 10+ years of full lifecycle FP&A solution delivery experience (requirements, design, build, integration, deployment, and support)
• Extensive hands‑on experience delivering enterprise‑grade finance and planning solutions using Anaplan
• Anaplan Master Anaplanner certification (required)
• Anaplan Solution Architect certification (required)
• Deep expertise in P&L concepts, including revenue, cost structures, margins, and financial drivers
• Strong working knowledge of cloud‑based infrastructure, data platforms, and integration patterns, including AWS, Databricks, Airflow, Apache Kafka, Lambda, and SAP S/4
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and data‑intensive platforms
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior technical and business stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences
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.