Financial Analyst, Retail Finance

Apple • Cupertino, CA

251d • $107,300 - $161,300

About The Position

Do you love thinking analytically? Are you passionate about using your knowledge to navigate complex finance challenges? Just as our customers find value in Apple products, the Finance group finds value for both Apple and its shareholders. As part of this group, you'll play an integral role in ensuring our day-to-day financial health. You and your team will support Apple's growth, both top and bottom line, by applying the same level of innovation toward financial matters as we do toward our products and services. You'll also collaborate with Apple teams across the world to develop more effective investment strategies and risk management. Finance is essential to upholding our global commitment to excellence, and it is directly responsible for shaping the company's future. Join us, and you'll have a meaningful role in continuing Apple's legacy of efficiency and success. Apple is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Retail Finance team supporting worldwide Financial Planning and Analysis. The Retail FP&A team serves as the hub for financial data and insights within Apple Retail. From product launches to global economic fluctuations and single store level performance, this team has the unique ability to drive and communicate results in all aspects of the business.

Requirements

• 2 years of relevant finance experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Finance, accounting or other related field

Nice To Haves

• 4-5+ years of relevant experience in Financial Planning and Analysis in a high performance and fast-growing organization
• Big picture thinking with inherent curiosity to connect dots, understand all facets of Apple / Apple Retail, and drive decision making
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with flawless attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate results and increase alignment
• Ability to partner cross-functionally at all levels of the organization
• Proven experience developing and improving processes, with desire to drive continuous improvement
• Strong prioritization skills - ability to independently manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
• Strong knowledge of Excel and modeling skills. Shown ability to distill complex decisions into simple but comprehensive financial models
• Experience with presentation software (Keynote preferred), enterprise finance systems (Adaptive Insights preferred, SAP, Blackline), and data analytics tools (Excel, Tableau, etc.) required, SQL knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end forecast process for Apple Retail management financials, including consolidation of historical revenue and costs, in depth analytics on key performance indicators, and performance updates to key Apple Retail executives and the broader organization
• Lead Retail's Annual Financial Planning process in support of Retail's long term strategic priorities
• Partner with Retail Leadership on ad hoc projects to drive current / future business goals and trends
• Complete ad hoc financial analysis and miscellaneous projects in support of actuals and forecast processes and overall Apple Retail business initiatives
• Lead continued innovation across all aspects of the role through cross-team collaboration and utilizing financial tools and data to enhance the quality and impact of insights
• Provide critical thought leadership in the development and maintenance of financial systems and reporting tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree