Marketing Communications Finance Manager, Marketing Finance

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. If you love thinking analytically and are passionate about using your financial knowledge to navigate challenges, we'd love to hear from you! Just as our customers find value in Apple products, the Finance group finds value for both Apple and its shareholders. 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 drive informed decisions and implement strategies. Finance upholds our global commitment to excellence, and it is directly responsible for shaping the company’s future.

Description

You will be part of the broader Marketing Finance team and lead a team that partners with the Marketing Communications group (Marcom) and is entrusted with a broad spectrum of financial responsibilities. These responsibilities include: Driving analysis that leads to key insights that influence Apple’s Marcom investments across products and geographies Linking those Marcom analyses to broader Apple financial initiatives Building systems and processes that provide a foundation for those insights Manage monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and disclosure processes Reporting to meet Financial and Managerial needs Managing the range of ongoing financial operations related to activities such as quarter close and variety of compliance activities. The job will entail close partnership with various Marcom leadership and functional teams. Finally, building and developing a high performing team of managers and analysts is of the utmost importance. We are looking for a finance leader with 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.

Minimum Qualifications

7 + years of Finance / Business Experience in a fast paced, high pressure environment Analytical and forecasting experience are desirable 2+ years proven experience managing, developing and coaching as leader of a team Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or other quantitative field. MBA with a concentration in Finance is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

Utmost ease performing quantitative and financial analyses; able to work comfortably with incomplete information while taking care of ambiguity Strong business acumen and high intellectual curiosity with solid interest in Apple’s products, services, technology, business, and strategy Outstandingly detail oriented while able to keep sight of the “big picture” Proven experience building and/or running high-performance teams; able to form positive relationships with several business partners and peers Passion for automating and improving processes, and drive to adopt latest technology tools at our disposal Outstanding verbal and written business communication skills