Finance Process Automation Specialist, IS&T Finance

Do you love thinking analytically? Are you passionate about navigating 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 ongoing Finance processes are best in class. 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 commitment to excellence, 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. The Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) organization at Apple is a broad organization developing and delivering applications and services across Apple, which directly impact the customer experience.

Description

We are looking for a finance professional with deep functional expertise who can lead process improvement and automation initiatives across the finance organization. This role sits within Finance and focuses on enhancing core finance processes, strengthening controls, and improving reporting efficiency through smart use of automation and digital tools. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting or finance operations experience and a mindset for continuous improvement and modernization.

This role collaborates across our extended team of financial analysts and interacts with partners in IS&T and the Finance Transformation Office. The value you bring to our team is the ability to understand existing processes, design and implement innovative solutions, and effectively prioritize enhancement activities. Effective teamwork is critical.","responsibilities":"Serve as a finance SME to evaluate, redesign, and improve core finance processes

Develop KPIs and reporting to measure automation value and ROI

Understand existing process flows, stakeholders, benefits, and limitations

Identify, assess, and prioritize finance processes for automation and optimization

Design and implement automation solutions (RPA, workflow tools, low-code platforms, AI-based tools)

Partner with Controllership, FP&A and Finance Transformation office to streamline workflows

Support data integrity, reconciliation quality, and reporting accuracy

Track and report productivity gains and cost savings from automation

Assist in change management and training within the finance function

Support change management and user training for new tools and processes

Own the TCO model, an integral part of how IS&T Finance consolidates and reports out on critical financial information

Preferred Qualifications

Strong proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python or R

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field

At least 2 years experience in finance operations, transformation, or automation roles

Strong understanding of finance processes and controls

Strong proficiency in Excel, SQL and experience with data visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau, Looker).

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

Self-motivated and intellectually curious, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous problem spaces.

Proactive problem solver, encouraged to present problems and recommendations simultaneously

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 .

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 $88,300 and $133,600, 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.