Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, we quickly turn new ideas into extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Bring your vision and dedication to Apple, and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. Apple is seeking an experienced and highly motivated analyst to join the Operations Finance team. This role is within the WW Operations FP&A team and is responsible for global lease accounting, forecast and close related processes, headcount reporting, department spend and other FP&A projects as assigned. The position requires in-depth knowledge of GAAP, accounting, the Company’s financial policies and procedures, as well as Finance systems. This role will provide world-class business partner support to various Operations Directors and their teams, requiring excellent communication skills, a strong business insight, and ability to solve problems real-time. The position offers the unique opportunity to work closely with all areas of Engineering & Operations and cross-functionally with many teams, including IS&T, Global Business Solutions, Corporate Accounting, and Corporate Procurement. We are looking for a proven individual contributor who demands the very best from themselves, adopts change, offers fresh opinions, works well independently, and constantly looks for new and improved ways to achieve results. We need someone who will collaborate across multiple organizations to successfully drive the FP&A process in a high-paced environment.

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for driving the financial forecast and close processes in close collaboration with all global Operations Finance teams and Corporate FP&A, covering both monthly and long-range planning while maintaining a deep understanding of operational drivers to proactively surface potential issues. The position performs global lease accounting, ensuring the accurate recording, classification, and reporting of lease-related financial information. It also requires partnering with cross-functional teams to implement financial best practices, optimize financial processes and systems, and provide world-class Finance support for various Operations teams. The role facilities the development and maintenance of FP&A related systems and oversees headcount tracking and related reporting for the Engineering and Operations Finance organization. Additionally, the position supports FP&A and other assigned projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting or related filed. CPA/MBA a plus but not required.
• 5+ years experience in financial experience performing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis with increasing responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, including lease accounting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Creative and curious self starter
• Solid analytical & financial modeling background
• Champion of continuous improvement and innovation, knowledge of Dataiku and experience with Snowflake is strongly preferred
• Must have strong track record of delivering high quality work under tight deadlines
• Capable of grasping essentials in unstructured complex situations
• Fierce attention to detail with accuracy
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills to various levels of the organization
• Strong ability to develop and foster relationships across many functions to accomplish goals
• High level of proficiency with Excel and Keynote and Tableau
• Experience with database programs, SAP BPC, Business Objects, SQL are a plus

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