Director, Finance Technology Solutions - IS&T

Director, Finance Technology Solutions - IS&T

Sunnyvale, California, United States Corporate Functions

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Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple's Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) organization designs and manages the systems that power Apple's global business. We are responsible for the entire technology stack, from infrastructure to applications, supporting everything from Apple's online stores and corporate systems to manufacturing and retail. We are a critical partner in Apple's success, enabling innovation and efficiency across the enterprise.

Apple IS&T is seeking an accomplished and visionary Director for Finance Technology Solutions. This strategic leadership role is pivotal in shaping the future of Apple's financial operations by driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge IT solutions. You will be responsible for overseeing the technology strategy and delivery for multiple finance functions across our global enterprise, ensuring alignment with Apple’s strategic objectives and maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and efficiency.

As a key leader within IS&T, you will act as the primary representative for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Finance within IS&T, making critical decisions on solution prioritization and resource allocation. You will champion innovation, particularly leveraging Generative AI, to transform how IS&T supports Finance, drastically reducing manual effort and fostering a culture of re-use and standardization. This role requires a deep understanding of financial processes and regulatory compliance, as well as a proven track record of delivering impactful technology solutions on a global scale.

• Strategic Leadership &
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Define and execute the strategic roadmap for IT solutions supporting Apple's global finance functions, aligning technology initiatives with business priorities.
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Management:
  Serve as the IS&T owner for Finance TCO, driving financial stewardship, optimizing investments, and ensuring maximum value delivery for all finance-related IT initiatives.
• Prioritization & Portfolio Management:
  Lead the prioritization and deprioritization of Finance solutioning efforts within IS&T, making data-driven decisions that balance innovation, compliance, and operational efficiency across a complex portfolio.
• SOX Compliance & Controls:
  Possess a deep and nuanced understanding of SOX audit requirements and IS&T’s responsibilities in maintaining robust IT controls, ensuring all financial systems and processes meet stringent regulatory standards.
• GenAI Innovation & Automation:
  Champion and lead the exploration, development, and implementation of Generative AI and other advanced technologies to significantly advance and accelerate IS&T's support for Finance, with a clear focus on minimizing manual effort and driving intelligent automation.
• Efficiency & Re-use:
  Drive a culture of efficiency by promoting the principle of re-use across all solution development, actively identifying and eliminating duplication of effort to maximize resource effectiveness.
• Standardization & Innovation Bandwidth:
  Formulate and implement standardized approaches for common finance initiatives, creating a robust matrix of capabilities that frees up bandwidth for strategic innovation and allows the team to disrupt traditional methods.
• Global Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with Finance business leaders across corporate and regional offices worldwide, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
• Global vs. Regional Solutions:
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