Retail Sales Finance Analyst

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.

Description

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience 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

Minimum Qualifications

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 audiences

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 $110,500 and $166,100, 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.