Senior Principal Anaplan Software Engineer

This role provides technical leadership for Nike's Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) technology landscape and serves as the technical authority for EPM and Anaplan architecture, design, and implementation in support of FP&A. It leads end-to-end delivery of FP&A solutions, from business discovery and design through implementation, optimisation, and ongoing evolution. The position partners with Finance stakeholders and cross-functional business and technology leaders to translate complex FP&A and P&L requirements into scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and serve as the technical authority for Nike's Enterprise Performance Management (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, optimisation, 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 modelling 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 modernisation initiatives for Enterprise Performance Management.
• Ensure alignment with Nike enterprise architecture, data, security, and compliance standards while partnering 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.

• 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 and a proven track record delivering enterprise-scale finance and planning solutions using Anaplan.
• Anaplan Master Anaplanner certification (required).
• Anaplan Solution Architect certification (required).
• Deep expertise in FP&A and 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.
• Recognised FP&A technical leader and industry expert with the ability to influence Finance and Technology leadership.