Financial Analyst, Retail FP&A

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and theres no telling what you could accomplish. Do you love thinking analytically? Are you passionate about using your knowledge to navigate complex finance 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, youll play an integral role in ensuring our day-to-day financial health. You and your team will support Apples growth, both top and bottom line, by applying the same level of innovation toward financial matters as we do toward our products and services. Youll 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 companys future. Join us, and youll have a meaningful role in continuing Apples legacy of efficiency and success. Apple is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Retail Finance team supporting worldwide Financial Planning and Analysis. The Retail FP&A team serves as the hub for financial data and insights within Apple Retail, partnering closely with leadership to drive the business forward. In this role, youll drive transformation initiatives across the team, leveraging AI tools to modernize how we forecast, plan, and report on Retail's OpEx spend. You'll also own critical processes including Total Retail capex consolidation and Global Retail Support (GRS) analytics. This role will initially focus on driving transformation work within Retail FP&A, leveraging AI and other tools to significantly reduce manual works streams and drive efficiencies within the team, subsequently partnering with other finance teams to identify areas of opportunity across the org where standardization and automation can drive further efficiencies. The role would also own two critical processes: consolidation and reporting of Total Retail CapEx and analytics and reporting for the Global Retail Support (GRS) entity, which covers corporate headcount and contractors. This person will build and maintain strong relationships with business partners and establish a reliable process and cadence for capex reporting. They will also serve as a key point of contact for GRS headcount-related questions from the business. Additionally, this role will support the broader Retail FP&A team with forecast and close deliverables.Drive transformation initiatives within Retail FP&A, leveraging AI tools to eliminate manual work, streamline deliverables, and improve efficiency; partner with other Retail Finance teams on opex to identify common areas of opportunity and drive alignment on process improvement work Own end-to-end consolidation and reporting of Total Retail CapEx, including developing and maintaining a scalable process and cadence with business partners Own analytics and reporting for the Global Retail Support (GRS) entity, covering corporate headcount and contractors; partner closely with finance teams to understand headcount trends and serve as a point of contact for business headcount questions Drive ad hoc financial analysis and projects in support of current and future business goals, actuals and forecast processes, and broader Apple Retail initiatives Support the Retail FP&A team with forecast and close deliverables2+ years of experience in finance, financial planning and analysis, or a related field Bachelors degree or equivalent experienceBig picture thinking with inherent curiosity to connect dots, understand all facets of Apple / Apple Retail, and drive decision making Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with flawless attention to detail and the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate results and increase alignment Ability to partner cross-functionally at all levels of the organization Proven experience developing and improving processes, with desire to drive continuous improvement Strong prioritization skills; able to navigate ambiguity, independently manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment Proficiency with Excel and Keynote required; experience with Adaptive Insights, Tableau, and SQL strongly preferred Experience leveraging AI tools to transform processes and drive efficiencies in an organization