Senior Manager, Finance Transformation

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Transformation to define and execute the roadmap for transforming core finance processes, systems, and workflows.

You will lead a team of program managers, drive prioritized initiatives, and collaborate with IS&T, PMO, and business units to strengthen controls and data quality. Your work includes evaluating new technologies, including Generative AI, to automate tasks and enable advanced analytics, reporting to senior leadership with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
• BS/BA in Business, Economics, or equivalent.
• Experience leading program managers and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of core accounting and operational finance processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of program managers overseeing transformation initiatives across finance.
• Redesign end-to-end finance workflows to strengthen controls and data quality.
• Evaluate and implement enterprise technologies, including Generative AI, to drive automation and analytics.
• Present transformation strategy, progress, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Generative AI awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Business or Economics

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal 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'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 commitment to perfection, and it is directly responsible for shaping the company's future. Join us, and you'll have an important role in continuing Apple's legacy of efficiency and success.

Description

The Senior Manager, Finance Transformation will develop, articulate, and execute a clear vision and roadmap for transforming core finance processes, operational systems, and workflows. This role is grounded first in finance process expertise, executed through disciplined program management and team leadership, and enabled by technical fluency in data and systems.You will lead and develop a team of program managers, owning prioritization and resource allocation across a portfolio of concurrent transformation initiatives. Your team will be focused on redesigning end-to-end cross-functional workflows to strengthen controls, data accuracy, and scalability through automation. This includes evaluating and implementing new enterprise technologies, including Generative AI, to automate tasks, improve data quality, and enable advanced analytics such as anomaly detection and compliance tracking.Success requires strong stakeholder management across leadership, IS&T, PMO, and business units, and ultimate accountability for presenting transformation strategy, progress, and recommendations directly to senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in program management, finance, operations, or systems consulting, with proven leadership of large-scale business transformation initiatives.
• BS or BA in Business, Economics, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience leading, developing, and managing a team of program managers; including hiring, coaching, and performance management, and prioritizing resources across a portfolio of concurrent initiatives.
• Deep understanding of core accounting and operational finance processes (e.g., record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, controllership) and how to re-engineer them for scale, accuracy, and control.
• Demonstrated experience redesigning end-to-end finance workflows across cross-functional groups to strengthen quality controls and data accuracy, with working knowledge of relevant regulatory and internal-controls frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive change in a complex organizational environment.
• Familiarity applying emerging technologies (e.g., Generative AI) to finance operations, such as pattern recognition, anomaly detection, automated monitoring, and compliance tracking.
• Proactive problem solver who presents recommendations alongside problems; comfortable with ambiguity and incomplete information in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills; responsible for presenting transformation strategy, progress, and recommendations directly to VP and Executive audiences.
• Extremely curious, drives issues to root cause, and maintains strict confidentiality around financial and strategic information.

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 $186,200 and $280,300, 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

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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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