Finance Analyst – Payments – Global Business Solutions

Apple, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Austin is seeking a Finance Analyst – Payments to support the Global Trade Disbursements function, driving accurate payment runs and collaborating with treasury and finance partners across the organization.

You will apply data analytics to identify automation opportunities, improve processes, and ensure SOX controls and GAAP alignment in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive with ambiguity and own projects end-to-end, this role offers exposure across Purchase-to-Pay and global

Qualifications

• 3+ years in finance operations, disbursements, data analytics or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to transform data into insights.
• Attention to detail and ability to navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Payment operations: Prepare and execute daily payment processes, payment runs and related daily operations
• Subject matter expertise: Develop deep expertise in our complex payment processes, establish effective relationships with key business partners and support internal and external stakeholders
• Process improvement and innovation: Identify inefficiencies, drive key initiatives and work closely with global and internal teams to influence change and drive solutions
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure all activities adhere to internal controls and SOX compliance requirements
• Data Analysis & Automation: Leverage data analysis and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for automation, risk mitigation, and process enhancement, ultimately streamlining payment workflows
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with global finance, treasury, and technical teams to drive automation, implement process improvements and optimization efforts that minimize payment compliance risk and improve quality and efficiency standards

Skills

Data analytics

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, Business

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Dataiku

SAP

Job description

Finance Analyst – Payments – Global Business Solutions

Austin, Texas, United States Corporate Functions

Team up with Apple, one of the most influential technology leaders in the industry. Join the Apple Finance organization and make a positive impact, where you will share in a commitment to excellence by partnering with world-class teammates, all with one unified vision—creating innovative products that delight customers. Finance is about "fueling innovation." We do this by hiring quality individuals with integrity and personal accountability, who value teamwork, work product excellence, and proactive thinking. If you share these values and want to be part of something big, contact us today.Apple’s Global Business Solutions (GBS) organization supports Apple employees, customers, and vendors.We are seeking a finance payments analyst to support the Global Trade Disbursements processes for the indirect payments while identifying areas for continuous improvement.

Description

Join the Global Trade Disbursements team and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of payments across Apple’s global operations. You’ll be joining a team that values autonomy, precision, and continuous improvement, contributing to the critical payment processes, while driving impactful initiatives and gaining valuable exposure across the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) landscape and the broader Apple organizationWe're seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, data-savvy professional to join our Disbursements Team—someone with a solid foundation in finance or operations, who is also excited about leveraging data tools to drive process improvement, automation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Payment operations: Prepare and execute daily payment processes, payment runs and related daily operations
• Subject matter expertise: Develop deep expertise in our complex payment processes, establish effective relationships with key business partners and support internal and external stakeholders
• Process improvement and innovation: Identify inefficiencies, drive key initiatives and work closely with global and internal teams to influence change and drive solutions
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure all activities adhere to internal controls and SOX compliance requirements
• Data Analysis & Automation: Leverage data analysis and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for automation, risk mitigation, and process enhancement, ultimately streamlining payment workflows
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with global finance, treasury, and technical teams to drive automation, implement process improvements and optimization efforts that minimize payment compliance risk and improve quality and efficiency standards

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a finance operations, disbursements, data analytics or a related field
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, Business, or a related field
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to transform data into actionable insights and drive process improvements, automation, or system enhancements
• Strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results while taking ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with disbursements processes, treasury operations, or global banking processes
• Hands-on experience with data analysis and reporting tools, financial systems (Excel, Tableau, Dataiku, SAP, etc.)
• Demonstrated passion for automating and improving processes and systems, with a track record of ownership and accountability
• General understanding of GAAP, SOX, general ledger, finance, payment, and accounting processes
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of ambiguity and complexity
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to prioritize and execute tasks effectively

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