Operations Finance Manager
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Corporate Functions
Summary
Posted: Sep 18, 2025
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200621552-3956
Collaborate with Apple, a prominent technology leader in the industry. Join the Operations Finance organization and contribute to a company renowned for its industry-leading products, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Wearables, and Services. Our work directly influences the design and execution of Apple's supply chain and cost structure. The role will encompass a blend of finance and business, fostering partnerships, collaboration, and influencing while simultaneously building and leading a high-performing finance team. This is a highly visible and challenging leadership position that offers the ideal candidate the opportunity to acquire knowledge, make a meaningful impact on the business, and be an integral part of one of Apple's most dynamic and expansive areas.
Description
The Worldwide Operations Finance team is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Worldwide Sales & Operations Support (WWSOS) organization and the Refurb Operations teams. This role serves as the focal point for numerous key interactions with business organizations, including Worldwide Supply Demand Management (SDM), Refurb Ops and Planning, and Business Process Re-engineering (BPR). The responsibilities of the role encompass financial forecasting, close and profit and loss (P&L) management, and providing detailed financial analysis to the Refurb Operations teams and SDM. This support will be instrumental in implementing cost-saving initiatives within Apple's Refurb businesses.
The candidate will be responsible for formulating and articulating business recommendations in a clear and concise manner. The role involves optimizing the management of Apple's Finished Goods (FG) inventory and reporting and analyzing Apple's Refurb product margins. The ideal candidate will possess an innovative mindset as we continually enhance our business support models and seek opportunities to challenge conventional limitations in terms of breakthrough analytics and recommendations for the business, prioritizing operational excellence and cost savings.
This role necessitates extensive collaboration with global business and finance teams. Ideally, the candidate should have prior financial support experience in a globally recognized company with a comparable size. Familiarity with operations finance or knowledge is a plus. Given the exposure this role entails, the candidate must be able to articulate Apple's comprehensive strategy for Refurb, FG Scrap/Rework/E&O expenditures, while simultaneously demonstrating the ability to dive into the details to drive meaningful actions.
Responsibilities
Leading, building and management of a team of two high performing senior financial analysts
Providing best in class financial business support and partnership with Supply Demand Management, AppleCare, Product Operations, BPR, Environment Supply Chain Innovation, Apple Finance
Support, drive and present complex business cases
Drive cost savings initiatives and reporting
Inventory optimization
Drive efficiencies throughout Apple Supply Chain
Accounting, forecasting, close, inventory management along with painting highly productive cross functional partnerships with Global Business Services and Technical Accounting
Scale, Innovation and Automation, partnering with leadership to champion and drive automation and process improvement initiatives, enhancing forecast accuracy, reporting efficiencies and financial controls
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant advanced degree or professional certification
4+ years of leadership and people management experience
10+ years of progressive experience in finance
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a strong preference for Operations and Supply Chain Finance
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of leveraging data to drive informed business decisions
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Expert business partnering skills with a proven ability to influence decision-making across functional areas
Experience leading and/or contributing to process improvements, automation initiatives, or system enhancements
Experience with SAP and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is highly desirable
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 $182,500 and $274,800, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.
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