Apple Inc. Cupertino , CA 95014
Posted 2 weeks ago
You will be part of the Retail Finance team, leading a team focused on forecasting, analyzing and driving store and online performance across 500+ stores and 30+ countries. The job will entail collaboration with a broad group of cross-functional teams, including leadership from Finance, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, Business Development and more. The wide range of cross-functional stakeholders mean all team members need to be able to influence decisions effectively.
We are looking for a finance leader with outstanding influencing skills, a strong executive presence, deep analytical capabilities, ample financial / quantitative horsepower, interest in Apple's business and strategy, polished communication skills, and a "player-coach" attitude with an ability to build high-performing teams. This leader shall partner with and influence various groups, handle confidential information, and carry a very high level of responsibility and exposure.
Description
As the WW Retail Sales Finance Manager, your team will own sales forecasting and analysis for the Retail channel, which includes the Apple online store in 30+ countries, as well as the 500+ physical store locations around the world. The ideal candidate has been a top performer in their career, with experience managing teams and a proven track record of accomplishments. The candidate will be joining WW Retail Sales Finance with the expectations of being a leader and contributor in a fast-paced, high growth environment. The candidate should feel comfortable dealing with a variety of sophisticated and ambiguous situations simultaneously.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
BUSINESS PARTNERING - Build strong business partnerships across Retail WW Leadership, Retail Geo Leadership, Retail Commercial teams, WW Corporate Finance teams, WW Inventory Planning teams and more
Assist leadership/partners by developing analyses, tools, processes and procedures to help understand performance and determine the most appropriate actions
Partner with the inventory planning team weekly to provide forecast insights that drive a balanced supply allocation for Retail
Actively participate in regular meetings with partners around the world to gain more comprehensive insights into the performance of the global business
STRATEGIC / FINANCIAL ANALYSIS - Present sales performance updates to the Retail and Apple Leadership (including Executive) teams weekly/regularly
Provide strategic consultation, financial analysis and mentorship on business proposals, promotional campaigns, sales programs and key financial decisions affecting the organization
Present sophisticated financial modeling in simplified form to Retail Leadership and senior finance executives, requiring excellent communication skills, a strong eye for business, and the ability to think fluidly during presentations
Owns business cases and provides strategic thought partnership for major WW promotions (BTS, ASE, etc)
FORECASTING & TOOLS - Develop Retail's weekly and quarterly demand forecast, segmented by product, country, segment, and channel
Present and defend forecast to Retail leadership and partners across the company
Understand how variables such as historical performance, seasonality, promotions, and the macro/micro economic environment affect the current business trends
Drive automation and improvement in forecast data quality and adoption of reporting tools & dashboards
Minimum Qualifications
10 years of progressive experience, including people management experience
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or other related field
Preferred Qualifications
11-15+ years of proven experience in a fast paced, high performance organization, preferably across international markets
Experience building relationships at all levels of the organization in order to influence across multiple seniority levels
Composed executive presence, balancing confidence with humility
Able to navigate nuanced decisions, balancing financial and non-financial considerations with sensitivity
Highly articulate in both verbal and written communication
Able to articulate recommendations in straightforward language to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Proven experience building and leading a high performance team
Ability to coach team to conduct complex, data-driven analysis
Pay & Benefits
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.
Apple Inc.