R&D Finance - Sr. Financial Analyst, Hardware Technology

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Join the Apple Finance organization and make a positive impact on a company that is known for its amazing products. At Apple, you'll share in a dedication to excellence by working with world-class managers, all with one unified vision - building innovative products that delight customers. Finance is about "fueling innovation". We do this by hiring quality individuals with integrity, personal accountability, collaboration, excellence, & proactive thinking. If you exemplify our values and want to join something big, contact us today. As a part of Apple's R&D Finance team you will partner with engineers to plan, analyze, and manage the finances for some of the world's most innovative engineering development projects. Apple continually strives to develop exciting new technologies and products that enrich our customers' lives - this is an opportunity to join that mission!

Description

R&D Finance Team is looking for a Financial Analyst who will be responsible for owning and effectively managing all of the financial needs for our Hardware Technology teams. This team member will execute periodic spending forecasts and quarter close activities and also coordinate an annual operating plan process for the next fiscal year budget. As Financial Analyst, you will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Managers, Global Supply Managers, Technical Accounting, and other business partners to support the development and implementation of the latest Hardware Technologies. This position requires an individual who is a strong team player, has experience with database systems, a good working knowledge of SAP, Tableau, and Excel, and excellent attention to detail. The preferred candidate will continuously look for opportunities to improve processes and have a history of proactive problem solving. The analyst will work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with changing priorities and often with tight time constraints.","responsibilities":"Partner with Engineering teams to compile periodic spending forecast updates

Drive Quarterly close/accrual process for Hardware Technology teams

Support Annual Operating Plan process

Maintain data integrity and accuracy in our financial systems for key data sets such as cost centers, project codes and signature authority limits

Educate and enforce Accounting/Finance Policies across the Engineering organization

Review Purchase Requisitions to validate budget impact and accounting compliance

Ad Hoc financial analysis to support product/roadmap decisions

Preferred Qualifications

Professional work experience in Finance/Accounting with exposure to financial processes related to close, forecast and annual operating plan cycles

Crisp verbal and written professional interpersonal skills; ability to compile and present data to senior leadership

Strong financial systems and business application skills including SAP, Essbase, Excel, Keynote, Workday/Adaptive & Tableau

Curiosity and willingness to learn about module technologies through the lens of finance

Strong analytical skills and ability to work within ambiguity

Ability to manage multiple programs or projects at once and to self-direct efforts as appropriate among competing priorities

Work well with others in a team setting and independently

CPA is preferred

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years relevant Finance experience

BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

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