Manager, Finance Systems & Operations

Foot Locker Manager – Finance Technology

At Foot Locker, we're rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. As part of the DICK'S Sporting Goods family, you're backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. We're looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what's next. Whether you're building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you'll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands' impact in the communities we serve.

Come change the game with us.

Our Finance Technology organization supports a global retail enterprise by ensuring our systems and processes operate seamlessly. We manage critical corporate Finance ERP systems that are vital for business processes and operations. We are a collaborative and dynamic team driving modernization, integration, and excellence across the organization.

As the Manager – Finance Technology (Sales Audit, Procure-to-Pay, Tax, and Operational Governance), you will lead the strategy, delivery, support, and continuous improvement of Foot Locker's Finance Technology portfolio. In this role, you will:

• Become a Visionary Leader:
  Craft and execute technology roadmaps, champion modernization initiatives, and drive the evolution of Finance Technology platforms supporting Sales Audit, Procure-to-Pay, Financial Reporting, Tax, Risk Management, and Compliance.
• Own Critical Finance Technology Work streams:
  Provide end-to-end ownership of the Sales Audit & History, Procure-to-Pay, Tax, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Contract Administration, and Supplier Management technology portfolios.
• Lead Technology Delivery:
  Drive large-scale global implementations, upgrades, integrations, enhancements, and transformation initiatives across the assigned portfolio, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and business value realization.
• Drive Business Partnership & Transformation:
  Collaborate with Accounting, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Tax, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Loss Prevention, and Financial Reporting teams to deliver solutions that improve operational effectiveness, financial controls, compliance, and reporting capabilities.
• Manage Enterprise Applications:
  Lead the ongoing enhancement, integration, and operational support of platforms such as Aptos Sales Audit, Vertex, Origami, Vena, ARS, People Soft Financials, Oracle Cloud Financials, and related Finance Technology solutions.
• Lead Operational Governance & Service Excellence:
  Provide overall accountability for the stability, availability, performance, and supportability of the Entire Finance Technology portfolio. Govern application support, incident management, problem management, change management, service levels, and vendor operations while ensuring business continuity and operational excellence.
• Lead Vendor Partnerships:
  Manage strategic vendor relationships, onsite and offshore delivery teams, and support partners to ensure service excellence, delivery quality, operational stability, and alignment with business objectives.
• Communicate with Impact:
  Provide clear communication to business and technology leadership regarding strategic initiatives, project status, operational performance, risks, and critical incidents.
• Develop High-Performing Teams:
  Lead, mentor, and develop Finance Technology professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Experience A proven track record of Finance system implementation, application management, portfolio leadership, and delivering large-scale Finance transformation initiatives in complex enterprise environments in the core work streams given above.

Core Expertise Extensive experience managing and optimizing Finance Technology platforms supporting Sales Audit, Procure-to-Pay, Financial Reporting, Tax, Risk Management, Compliance, and accounting functions.

Business Process Knowledge Deep knowledge of core workstream, including:
Sales Audit and Sales Reporting Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Financial Reporting Tax Operations Risk Management Compliance and Audit Controls Retail Finance and Accounting Processes And a fair understanding of all other Financial work streams

Leadership Skills Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage strategic vendor relationships, influence stakeholders, and successfully deliver complex business and technology initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Methodology Exposure Well-versed in SDLC methodologies for project delivery and Agile practices supporting application development, release management, Dev Ops, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operational Excellence Strong experience governing production support organizations, leading critical incident management, coordinating cross-functional technical teams, managing vendor-supported operations, and ensuring high availability,…