US Demand Forecast Finance Manager

Apple • Cupertino, CA

389d • $178,900 - $269,400

About The Position

The US Demand Forecast Finance Manager at Apple plays a crucial role in supporting the financial health of the company's largest business units, particularly within the US Sales Channel. This position involves analytical thinking and financial expertise to navigate complex challenges, ensuring both top and bottom line growth. The Finance Manager will collaborate with various teams globally to develop effective investment strategies and risk management, while also being responsible for forecasting, reporting, and presenting financial insights to senior management.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Finance Experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; demand forecast or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or other quantitative field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in producing executive presentations and communications shared with top executives.
• Ability to work with ambiguity while providing thoughtful analysis.
• Experience with financial modeling, reporting, and market analysis using tools like Tableau and Business Objects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller, Sales Directors, Route-to-Market Finance, WW Sales Finance, Sales Operations, Supply Demand Management, and Reseller Operations.
• Analyze data and present findings in a clear, concise manner to communicate key take-aways in an executive style.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction for a team of analysts overseeing one or more Hero Lines of Business (LOBs).
• Develop employees professionally and assist them in their career paths.
• Produce executive presentations and emails shared with the CEO, CFO, and VPs.
• Work with ambiguity while providing thoughtful analysis that challenges the status quo.
• Build positive relationships with cross-functional teams including Sales, Reseller Operations, Supply Demand Management, Sales Operations, and Corporate Finance.
• Conduct financial modeling, reporting, and market analysis, and prepare written and verbal presentations for senior management and executives.
• Forecast and review forecasts for weekly sell-through, sell-in, and channel inventory by analyzing performance and assessing potential risks and opportunities.
• Propose detailed revisions to current quarter forecasts on a weekly basis, explaining internal and external drivers and financial impact.
• Quantify uplifts associated with promotional offers and size the non-promotional baseline demand for sales negotiations.
• Build quarterly unit forecasts for future quarters and track business performance against them, understanding reasons for performance variances.
• Understand the US business and strategy, analyzing how various factors affect current business trends for the US Channel, US Education, and US Enterprise businesses.
• Become the subject matter authority on the consumer electronics industry, staying updated on competitor launches/promotions and service plan offerings.
• Lead standard reporting and ad-hoc analysis by building scalable Excel models.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance
• Participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees