Retail Sales Finance Analyst

Apple Inc

Cupertino, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apple, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Business Skills, Business Support, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Corporate Finance, Corporate Sales, Customer Experience, Data Visualization Tools, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Economics, Emerging Technology, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Promotional Programs, Retail, Retail Sales, Risk Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales Analysis, Strategic Analysis, Tableau, Trend Analysis, Workflow Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cupertino, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Do you love thinking analytically? Are you passionate about using your financial knowledge to navigate complex challenges? Just as our customers find value in Apple products, the Finance group finds value for both Apple and its shareholders. As part of this group, you'll play an integral role in ensuring our day-to-day financial health. You and your team will support Apple's growth, both top and bottom line, by applying the same level of innovation toward financial matters as we do toward our products and services. You'll also collaborate with Apple teams across the world to develop more effective investment strategies and risk management. Finance is essential to upholding our global dedication to perfection, and it is directly responsible for shaping the company's future. Join us, and you'll have a meaningful role in continuing Apple's legacy of efficiency and success.

Strategic Analysis: Provide strategic consultation and guidance on business proposals, promotional campaigns, and key financial decisions. Translate complex financial modeling into clear, actionable insights for Retail leadership and senior Finance executives - requiring strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate questions and adapt messaging in real time.

Forecasting: Develop Retail's promotional and weekly/quarterly demand forecasts segmented by product, country, and channel. Analyze variables including historical performance, seasonality, promotional offers, and macro/micro economic trends to identify drivers of current business performance. Prepare and present comprehensive forecast assumptions to Retail leadership and cross-functional partners to drive informed investment and inventory decisions.

Business Partnering: Build strong partnerships across Retail business partners, geo leadership, Sales Finance, Corporate Finance, and inventory planning teams. Develop analyses, tools, and processes to support business initiatives and provide weekly forecast insights that drive supply allocation to Retail.

Process Innovation: Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical workflows through the use of AI and emerging technologies. Contribute to the team's ongoing efforts to modernize processes and enhance the speed and quality of financial insights.3+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or a related analytical role Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field - or equivalent practical experience Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate financial insights to both Finance and non-Finance audiencesExperience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau) and enterprise planning systems Interest in or experience with AI/ML tools and automation techniques to improve financial processes and reporting Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion Experience presenting to senior leadership

About the Company

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Apple Inc

We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.apple.com/jobs