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Financial Analyst - Operations

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

Apple is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Financial Analyst to join the Operations Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for (1) tracking and challenging Manufacturing scrap/rework/E&O claims, Supplier Recovery, modeling and recommendations, and decision support analyses, (2) business partnering with the Global Supply Managers, Biz Ops Managers and Material Program Managers, (3) preparation and presentation of the monthly forecast review, (4) product per unit cost reporting, including cost modeling for new product, (5) participating in global cross-functional process improvement initiatives, (6) Manufacturing Qualification Builds and Ongoing Reliability Testing P&L forecast and Spend Authority, and (7) deriving creative solutions to consume at risk or excess inventory. In this role you will also provide financial support to various Operations VP and their staff, requiring excellent communication skills, a strong business acumen, and the ability to think fluidly during presentations. The position requires in-depth knowledge of business strategies, forecasting processes, and the company's goals. The successful candidate is a proven leader who embraces change, offers new perspectives, and constantly looks for new and improved ways to achieve results. You must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while completing a variety of complex, non-standardized tasks.

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Description

Manufacturing scrap/rework/E&O Planning & Analyses: - Analyze the claims submitted by the various Operations/Procurement teams in the Reserve tool - Analyze and challenge cost and unit assumptions for Builds and ORT budgets - Apply relevant key metrics to challenge, support, and be able to explain the submissions - Drive standardization and best practices across Operations teams - Facilitate the resolution of cross functional issues. - Creatively derive solutions to minimize excess or at risk quantities Business Partnering: - Business partner to supply chain management Directors/Managers. - Provide strategic consultation and guidance on forecasts, financial issues, policies and practices - Develop analyses, tools, processes/procedures to facilitate/monitor business initiatives to assist Ops. Monthly Forecast Review: - Prepare and present the Monthly Forecast Review package working closely with the operations team. - Develop innovative analyses to facilitate the decision making process and to propose cost savings. - Present complex financial/business flows in simplified form to operations and senior finance executives

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in financial analysis with increasing responsibilities
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills to various levels of the organization
  • Solid analytical & financial modeling background
  • Must have strong track record of delivering high quality work under tight deadlines
  • Creative and curious self starter
  • Strong project management skills and excel at managing competing priorities
  • Enthusiastic willingness to learn new technologies and spaces
  • Capable of grasping essentials in unstructured complex situations
  • Fierce attention to detail with laser beam accuracy
  • Ability to persistently follow through many simultaneous open issues from end-to-end
  • Strong ability to build trusted internal networks across many functions to accomplish goals
  • Champion for continuous improvement and innovative approaches
  • High level of proficiency with Excel and Keynote
  • Experience with database programs, SAP, Business Objects, Tableau are a plus
  • MBA a plus but not required

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $137,900 and $207,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200615180-0836
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-16T19:22:12

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