Senior Principal Software Engineer

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.