Retail Business Planning Strategy Analyst

The Apple Retail Business Planning and Program Management team is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Retail Business Planning Analyst. This role involves transforming complex business and financial data into clear, executive-level presentations and reports, guiding leadership decision-making. The analyst will support organizational priorities, ensure alignment across teams, drive critical initiatives, and assist the Retail Business Planning, Strategy, & Operations Director. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional partners to create cohesive strategic narratives.

Must Have

• Prepare presentations, reports, and strategic documents
• Support development of key internal communications and presentations (Retail Quarterly Business Reviews, Executive Meetings, Board of Directors, Fiscal Year Plan)
• Support recurring strategic and operational meetings (agenda, content, notes, action items)
• Work within team and with cross functional partners to elevate and improve the Retail Management System
• Research and analyze retail industries, technology segment, and business models
• 5+ years experience in strategy, finance, or business development role in a Retail or Real Estate-centric environment; or 5+ years related experience with a strategy consulting firm or investment bank
• Excellent program management skills, with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively facilitate meetings with partners across multiple functions in an organization
• Outstanding analytical skills and experience in collecting, analyzing, and tracking key business data
• Relentless focus on details, accuracy, and quality
• Experience managing relationships and working cross-functionally across large global organizations
• Proven ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with senior leadership
• Experience creating and delivering compelling presentations
• Excellent Keynote / Powerpoint and Excel skills
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Good to Have

• Exceptional influencer that knows how to connect the dots at the project, team, and organizational levels
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with confidence and poise presenting to management
• A self-starter who is comfortable working independently in a fast paced, changing environment
• Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure and effectively manage time and workload
• MBA a plus

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through discretionary employee stock programs
• Opportunity to purchase Apple stock at a discount through Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (role might be eligible)
• Relocation (role might be eligible)

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. The Apple Retail Business Planning and Program Management team sits at the center of Retail, supporting the Retail Leadership Team. This team is responsible for connecting the strategies and plans across the teams, and for driving key initiatives forward. We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic Retail Business Planning Analyst responsible for transforming complex business and financial data into clear, compelling executive-level presentations (e.g., Board of Directors, Fiscal Year Plans) and reports. Adept at 'stitching' disparate information into a cohesive strategic narrative to guide leadership decision-making.

This role requires supporting the organization’s priorities, ensuring alignment across teams, driving critical initiatives, and supporting the Retail Business Planning, Strategy, & Operations Director in decision-making processes. The Analyst will work closely with cross-functional partners to stitch together executive level reports and presentations. The ideal candidate for this high-stakes work is organized, detail-oriented, strategic, and possesses great communication skills.

• Reporting - Prepare presentations, reports, and strategic documents
• Presentation Development – Support development of key internal communications and presentations including Retail Quarterly Business Reviews, Executive Meetings, Board of Directors, and Fiscal Year Plan
• Leadership Meetings – Support recurring strategic and operational meetings to ensure shared context, awareness, and alignment. Assemble and make the agenda available before meeting begins. Collect and prepare content. Assemble notes and action items and ensure actions are tracked and completed. Source and curate content for regular activity reports
• Management System – Work within team and with cross functional partners to elevate and improve the Retail Management System, including cadence of Leadership meetings and updates aligned with Retail Strategic Focus Areas. Ensure measurement against timelines and KPI’s
• Retail Strategy – Research and analyze retail industries, technology segment, and business models

• 5+ years experience in strategy, finance, or business development role in a Retail or Real Estate-centric environment; or 5+ years related experience with a strategy consulting firm or investment bank
• Excellent program management skills, with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively facilitate meetings with partners across multiple functions in an organization
• Outstanding analytical skills and experience in collecting, analyzing, and tracking key business data
• Relentless focus on details, accuracy, and quality
• Experience managing relationships and working cross-functionally across large global organizations
• Proven ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with senior leadership
• Experience creating and delivering compelling presentations
• Excellent Keynote / Powerpoint and Excel skills
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

• Exceptional influencer that knows how to connect the dots at the project, team, and organizational levels
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with confidence and poise presenting to management
• A self-starter who is comfortable working independently in a fast paced, changing environment
• Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure and effectively manage time and workload, while demonstrating Apple’s values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities
• MBA a plus

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 $137,900 and $207,300, 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.

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

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.