Manage day to day budget requests; accounting for changes in forecasted budget and reconciling how teams can navigate available funds Routinely meet with cross-functional partners within the team to ensure any overages or buffers are be right-sized Be the primary driver of Monthly Budget Reviews with Senior Directors; gathering information from teams to present clear and concise status of program spend Identify risks and communicate resolution options to meet the expectations of Finance, Leadership, and Engineering Facilitate the creation of an entire programs budget Concept Review - presenting to the highest levels of the org Have a natural ability to be organized and juggle multiple priorities at once Excellent and compelling verbal and written communication is expectedBachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field 3-6+ years of Financial planning and project management experience Experience and familiarity with consumer electronic industryCertifications like CPA, CMA, or CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager) are a plus Detailed knowledge of product development cycles & strong understanding of manufacturing processes Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling) Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and leadership skills Highly disciplined in workflow, process, and staying organized on priority tasks Superior attention to detail with a strong commitment to rigor and excellence. Apple AirPods Budget Specialist is responsible for leading a broad cross-functional team in discussion of AirPods program budgets, leveraging a strong financial acumen to drive towards the right numbers.