The Apple Ads Financial Analyst will be responsible for FP&A activities related to headcount, costs, and capital expenditures. This includes month-end and quarter-end close processes, forecasting, and annual planning. They will prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for senior leadership. This role requires evaluating financial data, analyzing costs, and providing insights to optimize business operations and profitability. The analyst will also assess the financial impact of business decisions and collaborate with business teams and other finance teams to develop and monitor budgets. They will conduct ad hoc analysis and provide decision support.