US Sales Financial Analyst, Demand Forecasting & Analysis

US Sales Financial Analyst, Demand Forecasting & Analysis

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great 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 will 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 excellence, and it is directly responsible for shaping the company's future. Join us, and you will have a meaningful role in continuing Apple's legacy of efficiency and success.

Responsibilities

• Build financial modeling, reporting and market analysis, weekly presentations to senior Finance, Operations, and Sales management
• Forecast weekly demand, sell in and channel inventory by analyzing performance to date and assessing potential risks and opportunities
• Prepare detailed revisions to current quarter forecast through a weekly forecast cadence and detail internal and external drivers and the financial impact
• Quantify the uplifts associated with promotional offers and measure the non-promotional baseline demand used for sales negotiations
• Create current and future quarter unit forecasts and track business performance and explain performance variances
• Understand the US Channel business and strategy, and how variables such as historical performance, seasonality, promotions, sales initiatives and macro economic environment impact current business trends
• Serve as the authority on the consumer electronics industry, remain current with various competitor launches/promotions and service plan offerings
• Provide standard reporting and ad-hoc analysis, building and managing scalable excel models using Tableau, Datakit, SQL, and Apple AI tools
• Support ongoing development of Apple's business support systems

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of finance experience, or related forecast/planning finance experience or related demand/forecast planning is required
• BS/BA or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or a related field required

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 $110,500 and $166,100, 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.