Operations Finance Manager

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

The Worldwide Operations Finance team is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Worldwide Sales & Operations Support (WWSOS) organization and the Refurb Operations teams. This role serves as the focal point for numerous key interactions with business organizations, including Worldwide Supply Demand Management (SDM), Refurb Ops and Planning, and Business Process Re-engineering (BPR). The responsibilities of the role encompass financial forecasting, close and profit and loss (P&L) management, and providing detailed financial analysis to the Refurb Operations teams and SDM. This support will be instrumental in implementing cost-saving initiatives within Apple’s Refurb businesses. The candidate will be responsible for formulating and articulating business recommendations in a clear and concise manner. The role involves optimizing the management of Apple’s Finished Goods (FG) inventory and reporting and analyzing Apple’s Refurb product margins. The ideal candidate will possess an innovative mindset as we continually enhance our business support models and seek opportunities to challenge conventional limitations in terms of breakthrough analytics and recommendations for the business, prioritizing operational excellence and cost savings. This role necessitates extensive collaboration with global business and finance teams. Ideally, the candidate should have prior financial support experience in a globally recognized company with a comparable size. Familiarity with operations finance or knowledge is a plus. Given the exposure this role entails, the candidate must be able to articulate Apple’s comprehensive strategy for Refurb, FG Scrap/Rework/E&O expenditures, while simultaneously demonstrating the ability to dive into the details to drive meaningful actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant advanced degree or professional certification
• 4+ years of leadership and people management experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance
• Advanced proficiency in Excel

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a strong preference for Operations and Supply Chain Finance
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of leveraging data to drive informed business decisions
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Expert business partnering skills with a proven ability to influence decision-making across functional areas
• Experience leading and/or contributing to process improvements, automation initiatives, or system enhancements
• Experience with SAP and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is highly desirable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees