Finance Transformation Manager

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Do you love thinking analytically? Are you passionate about using your financial knowledge to navigate complex 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, you’ll play an integral role in ensuring our day-to-day financial health. You and your team will support Apple’s growth, both top and bottom line, by applying the same level of innovation toward financial matters as we do toward our products and services. You’ll 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 perfection, and it is directly responsible for shaping the company’s future. Join us, and you’ll have an important role in continuing Apple’s legacy of efficiency and success. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Finance Transformation Manager to lead and drive strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing our finance operations. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of our finance function, leveraging technology, process improvements, and data analytics to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insights. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of financial acumen, program/project management expertise, and a passion for innovation.

The Finance Transformation Manager will be responsible for developing and articulating a clear vision and roadmap for finance transformation, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and technological advancements. This role involves leading end-to-end finance transformation programs, encompassing system implementations and process re-engineering. A key focus will be on identifying, analyzing, and redesigning finance processes (e.g., P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A) to eliminate inefficiencies, improve controls, and enhance scalability. The manager will also evaluate, recommend, and oversee the implementation of new financial technologies and tools to automate tasks, improve data quality, and enable advanced analytics with a strong emphasis on leveraging Gen AI capabilities. Strong stakeholder management is crucial, requiring close collaboration with finance leadership, IS&T, procurement, operations, and other business units to ensure successful project delivery and adoption of new processes and systems. Furthermore, the role entails developing and executing robust change management strategies, including communication plans, training programs, and user adoption initiatives, to ensure a smooth transition for finance teams. The manager will drive initiatives to improve financial data governance, reporting capabilities, and the use of analytics to provide deeper business insights, while also ensuring that all transformation efforts maintain strong internal controls and comply with relevant financial regulations and policies.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance roles with proven experience in driving a focused transformation initiative as well as past
• Proven experience in managing, mentoring, and developing direct reports or project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• BS or BA in Business, Economics, or equivalent

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive change in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong business acumen coupled with deep understanding of core finance processes (e.g. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury).
• Proven experience with major ERP systems (e.g. SAP). Familiarity with automation technologies (RPA) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Past experience with Python / SQL from a business facing / finance role a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; must be comfortable presenting to executives
• Proactive problem solver, encouraged to present problems and recommendations simultaneously
• Ability to work comfortably with incomplete information and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Extremely curious; is not satisfied with easy or convenient answers; drives issues to root cause
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality around product launches, financial information and other critical initiatives

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 $216,000 and $324,000, 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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