Senior Commodity Financial Analyst

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

As a Commodity Finance Analyst, you will play a critical role in managing
Apple's commodity costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting
strategic decision-making within the Worldwide Procurement Finance team. You
will be responsible for forecasting commodity prices, analyzing variances, and
collaborating with operations and supply chain teams to optimize costs and
mitigate risks in a dynamic global market. Your insights will directly impact
Apple's profitability and strategic sourcing decisions.

The Worldwide Procurement Finance group is a critical function that provides
analytical support for key cost data, including standard costs, forecasted
costs, and actual costs for Apple's extensive range of commodities. As a
Commodity Finance Analyst, you will report to the Manager of Commodity Financial
Management and will be responsible for some specific commodities or categories.
You will work with minimal direct supervision, performing a variety of complex
and non-routine tasks that directly impact Apple's gross margin and
profitability. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects,
collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to Apple's continued
success. Our team is highly collaborative and values innovation and continuous
improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field of study.
• 5 years of related finance/accounting experience, ideally with a focus on commodity finance, supply chain finance, or cost accounting.
• Proven knowledge of Excel.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant advanced degree or professional certification is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills at both macro and micro levels.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Operations and Supply Chain Finance experience.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience in preparing key commodity forecasts used in monthly purchase price variance forecast and gross margin analysis.
• Experience in reconciliation and analysis of Apple supply chain data to contract manufacturer and supplier data.

Responsibilities

• forecasting commodity prices
• analyzing variances
• collaborating with operations and supply chain teams to optimize costs and mitigate risks

What This Job Offers

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