Retail Sales Finance Manager

Summary Posted: Jan 30, 2024 Role Number: 200536847 Are you passionate about using your financial knowledge to navigate sophisticated 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 dedication to excellence, and it is directly responsible for crafting the company’s future. Join us, and you’ll have a meaningful role in continuing Apple’s legacy of efficiency and success. Apple is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated Finance Manager to join the WW Retail Sales Finance Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for product forecasting, strategic planning, decision support analysis and sales performance reporting for the Retail busines Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 7+ years of corporate finance experience, or related forecast/planning experience Experience leading a team of analysts in a leadership role Ability to build, lead and extend the reach of high performing teams Proven experience presenting directly to senior leadership on a regular basis Thrives in a fast paced, results driven environment with ambiguity and incomplete information Consumer product or retail industry experience is a plus Description Description As Finance Manager, you will own sales forecasting and analysis for the Retail channel, which includes the Apple Store online as well as the 500+ physical locations around the world. The ideal candidate has been a top performer in his or her career, with experience managing a team and a consistent track record of accomplishments. Primary responsibilities consist of: BUSINESS PARTNERING - Build strong business partnerships across Retail Market Development, Retail Geo Leadership, WW Corporate Finance teams, WW Inventory Planning teams and more - Assist the sales and geo focused teams by developing analyses, tools, processes and procedures to facilitate and monitor business initiatives - Partner with the inventory planning team weekly to provide forecast insights that drive supply allocation to Retail - Participate in regular conference calls/meetings with business partners around the world. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS - Present an update on sales performance to the Retail Leadership Team and SVP of Retail in Retail’s Weekly Business Review - Provide strategic consultation 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 FORECASTING - 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 Education & Experience Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance related field MBA preferred Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits 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 $141,200.00 and $212,400.00, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.