Manager, Controller, India

You will work with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external. Internally, this role is part of the SEA&I Controlling leadership team, and a core x-functional team member within India Marketplace team. Externally, this role may liaise with government authorities in India such as tax and customs, and auditors, bankers and consultants for the various statutory, tax and business issues.

We are looking for a Financial Controller to lead the controlling activities in India and Sri Lanka, across 4 legal entities to support the Nike India marketplace team. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of statutory & tax accounting, controllership activities including close and controls activities, and team coaching and development. The candidate will also partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure good governance in risk & compliance management, and drive functional simplification opportunities.

The role serves as the primary finance steward ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and strong financial governance while partnering with regional and global finance organizations to drive transformation and continuous improvement.

The Finance Controller acts as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing financial oversight, risk management, process optimization, and governance support across multiple finance functions.

What you bring to NIKE:

8-12 years’ experience with the Big 4 and large MNCs, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business and a CA professional qualification.

Ability to work collaboratively and influence with multi-cultural business partners/stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong business acumen, with ability to translate business requirements into financial risks and controls and strong exposure to statutory reporting, audit management and taxation..Experience in ERP systems, SAP experience desired