Converse
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Who You’ll Work With The Global Finance Lead serves a key role on Converse’s Global Finance team and reports directly to the Global Finance Director. They partner with the Converse CFO and Senior Leadership to deliver financial reporting and analysis that drive the brand’s transformation agenda. This role connects you with geo and functional leaders worldwide, providing strategic insights that shape decisions across the business.
Who We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
6+ years of experience in finance, strategic planning, investment analysis, economic profit analysis, accounting and/or budgeting
Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, thriving independently and resourcefully
Ability to communicate with clarity and influence, fostering teamwork and building strong relationships across diverse groups
A drive to seek information, make things happen and contribute meaningfully within a team environment
Innate desire for continuous learning and intellectual curiosity
What You’ll Work On
Partner with other Global Finance Leads to prepare and own the consolidated Converse annual budget that reflects holistic strategic business plans
Responsible for orchestrating and executing monthly forecasting and reporting process
Provide input and commentary related to actuals performance and forecasts
Own the consolidated monthly outlook and forecast for Converse, understanding and advising the appropriate levers to pull across geographies and P&L dimensions
Interface with NIKE Inc. to provide insight into Converse performance and forecast
Monitor progress against budgets/targets and work with leaders to ensure accountability; and to ensure working capital is efficiently and effectively utilized
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clearly understand risks and opportunities to financial forecasts and to advise strategies to help the business achieve financial objectives
Conduct ad-hoc analysis in support of strategic initiatives and to improve profitability. This could include scenario and investment analysis
In addition, you’ll work towards streamlining processes and tools in respect to business planning, aiming to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Finance and Sales. Industries: Retail.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Converse by 2x.
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Who You’ll Work With The Global Finance Lead serves a key role on Converse’s Global Finance team and reports directly to the Global Finance Director. They partner with the Converse CFO and Senior Leadership to deliver financial reporting and analysis that drive the brand’s transformation agenda. This role connects you with geo and functional leaders worldwide, providing strategic insights that shape decisions across the business.
Who We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
6+ years of experience in finance, strategic planning, investment analysis, economic profit analysis, accounting and/or budgeting
Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, thriving independently and resourcefully
Ability to communicate with clarity and influence, fostering teamwork and building strong relationships across diverse groups
A drive to seek information, make things happen and contribute meaningfully within a team environment
Innate desire for continuous learning and intellectual curiosity
What You’ll Work On
Partner with other Global Finance Leads to prepare and own the consolidated Converse annual budget that reflects holistic strategic business plans
Responsible for orchestrating and executing monthly forecasting and reporting process
Provide input and commentary related to actuals performance and forecasts
Own the consolidated monthly outlook and forecast for Converse, understanding and advising the appropriate levers to pull across geographies and P&L dimensions
Interface with NIKE Inc. to provide insight into Converse performance and forecast
Monitor progress against budgets/targets and work with leaders to ensure accountability; and to ensure working capital is efficiently and effectively utilized
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clearly understand risks and opportunities to financial forecasts and to advise strategies to help the business achieve financial objectives
Conduct ad-hoc analysis in support of strategic initiatives and to improve profitability. This could include scenario and investment analysis
In addition, you’ll work towards streamlining processes and tools in respect to business planning, aiming to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Finance and Sales. Industries: Retail.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Converse by 2x.
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