Financial Analyst, Operations & Engineering

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 110,500 - 166,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Financial Analyst in Cupertino, California, to support its core operational and innovation engines. The role involves optimizing cost structures, evaluating investments, and driving profitability across service and manufacturing ecosystems.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of finance experience, strong analytical skills, and a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field. Apple offers a competitive salary range and a range of benefits including stock programs, medical coverage, and educational reimbursements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant Finance experience.
• Strong familiarity with manufacturing, procurement, or service operations finance is preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and deepen business partner relationships across various teams.
• Craft clear, data-driven financial narratives for senior leadership.
• Analyze product structures and vendor agreements for operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain forecasts to support long-range planning.
• Utilize modern technologies to accelerate analysis.
• Communicate key insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving mindset

Business instincts

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

SAP

SQL

Job description

Financial Analyst, Operations & Engineering

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions

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 execute 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 a dynamic Finance team supporting Apple’s core operational and innovation engines—spanning Operations, Procurement, AppleCare, and R&D. In this role, you will serve as a trusted financial partner to business, supply chain, and engineering teams, focused on optimizing cost structures, evaluating R&D investments, and driving profitability across our service and manufacturing ecosystems. You will bring a problem-solving mindset, strong business instincts, and the ability to connect the dots across hardware development, global procurement, and customer support to bring strategic initiatives to life.

Responsibilities

• Own and deepen business partner relationships across Operations, Procurement, AppleCare, and R&D, acting as the go-to finance voice and trusted advisor who understands their goals and helps shape strategy.
• Ensure great storytelling by partnering with cross-functional teams to craft clear, data-driven financial narratives that evaluate R&D ROI, manufacturing costs, and service operations for senior leadership.
• Analyze new and changing product structures, vendor agreements, and service strategies from both a strategic and financial perspective to optimize Apple's operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain forecasts that reflect evolving macroeconomic conditions, component pricing, and product roadmaps to support long-range planning.
• Champion the use of modern and emerging technologies—from automation tools to AI-powered workflows—to accelerate analysis and surface insights across complex global supply chain and service datasets.
• Communicate and present key insights, analyses, and actionable recommendations to senior leadership across multiple organizations with clarity and executive presence.
• Provide broad support to the broader Operations and R&D Finance teams across close, forecast, and ad hoc analysis as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant Finance experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other quantitative field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tableau, SAP, SQL, or other analytical tools and languages a plus
• Familiarity with manufacturing, procurement, or service operations finance
• CPA

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. 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 seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.