Manager, Finance Systems & Operations

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.

 

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. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. 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. Apply today!

 

At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization)

 

 

At Foot Locker, we are the global leader in retail and athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. Our Finance organization is at the forefront of innovation, driving business transformation through cutting-edge technology and financial excellence. 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. 

Responsibilities

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 Workstreams: 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. Partner with business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, manage demand, and align technology investments with strategic business objectives. 

• 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, PeopleSoft 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. 

Qualifications

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 workstreams 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. 

• Strong experience with Sales Audit platforms such as Aptos or similar retail financial systems. 

• Experience supporting Procure-to-Pay processes including Accounts Payable, invoice matching, supplier management, procurement operations, and Travel & Expense solutions. 

• Experience leading production support organizations, managing critical incidents, governing vendor-supported operations, and supporting 24x7 business-critical finance and retail applications. 

• Experience establishing support governance models, service level agreements (SLAs), operational metrics, and support processes for enterprise Finance applications. 

• Demonstrated expertise in integrating enterprise applications with PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle Cloud Financials, and other large-scale ERP ecosystems. 

• Experience managing hybrid technology landscapes consisting of SaaS, cloud, on-premises, and custom-developed applications. 

• Experience with Mainframe and .NET-based custom applications is a plus. 

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 workstreams 

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, DevOps, 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, performance, and reliability of business-critical Finance and Retail applications. 

Analytical Thinking 

Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills, with a focus on operational excellence, process optimization, and continuous improvement. 

Collaboration 

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Audit, Risk, and Technology organizations. 

Education 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 

 

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do.  To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments.  To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $100,000 - $120,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups