Finance Associate

Apple • Cupertino, CA

14h

About The Position

The Protect Finance team is a fast-paced, detail-oriented group that plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and operational efficiency across the organization. The team partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to manage budgets, track expenditures, and oversee the full invoicing lifecycle-from data collection and validation to timely processing and reporting. Joining this team offers an opportunity to develop strong financial acumen, collaborate in a highly engaged environment, and contribute to impactful, organization-wide financial initiatives. This role will partner closely with the current Finance Associate to ensure full coverage of financial responsibilities and continuity of operations. The Protect Finance team collaborates with business partners, guarding vendors, corporate finance, and internal stakeholders to deliver financial oversight aligned with Apple standards, policies, and best practices. The team serves as a key partner to leadership.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• At least 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting and invoicing processes and financial operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot tables, Power Queries)
• Working knowledge of Apple operating/software systems
• Financial analysis and modeling, data tracking, validation, and reporting using financial systems/tools

Nice To Haves

• Attention to detail ensuring accuracy in spreadsheets and financial reports
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving to analyze data and drive effective solutions
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication with stakeholders and vendors
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic cross-functional team

Responsibilities

• Ensure full coverage of financial responsibilities and continuity of operations.
• Collaborate with business partners, guarding vendors, corporate finance, and internal stakeholders to deliver financial oversight aligned with Apple standards, policies, and best practices.
• Manage budgets, track expenditures, and oversee the full invoicing lifecycle-from data collection and validation to timely processing and reporting.
• Serve as a key partner to leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level