Operations Finance Analyst (perm)

Summary

The Finance department based in the Cork Campus supports all functions of Apple in EMEIA, including the European Sales Fulfilment , European Logistics, Manufacturing & Asia Pac Operations as well as being the Shared Services Centre for EMEIA. As a team, we actively engage with our local business partners to provide analytical & decision making support, as well as being responsible for quarter end close & forecasting activities within their function. This role supports the FG Operations Business team & is primarily responsible for the fulfilment costs within that business area. You'll engage directly with the key Operations support organisations, which include Logistics, Trade Compliance, Supply/Demand Planning & Customer Fulfilment.

Key Qualifications The ideal candidate should possessexcellent analytical and problem solving skills - a naturally enquiring approachstrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with peoplepossess strong technical skills with an ability to deal with large volumes of data & summarise key aspectsshould be able to deliver in a fast-paced work environment & to strive for excellencepositive energy & attitude with a desire to drive constant improvement & changeability to cut through ambiguity, to listen, challenge & innovatepossess candour and resilience that allows them succeed in a challenging environmentambition to succeed at a senior level within a large multi-national organisationThe successful candidate must be analytical, self-motivated, curious & flexible, a self-starter who works well both individually and in teams. Description

Reporting to the EMEIA Logistics & Supply Chain Finance Manager, these include:

• FG Freight & Duty P&L and Balance Sheet Management;
  
• Provision of KPIs & Management metrics to help the business understand key cost drivers;
  
• Lead quarterly management review of Fulfilment Costs to senior site personnel
  
• Actively work with the business to find opportunities for cost reduction & track these through to collection of savings;
  
• Lead finance team in supporting annual supplier freight rate negotiations
  
• Partner with the other members of the Logs & SC Finance team to develop an understanding of the overall business & provide key inputs to Operations Business reviews
  
• Provide ad-hoc support to the EMEiA management team;
  
• Provide back up to other Logistics & Supply Chain Finance team members
  
• Deliver exceptional support to Logistics & Supply Chain Manager, continually seeking new areas of efficiency, green & reduced costs

Education & Experience

• The candidate should ideally be a qualified accountant, but similar qualification/experience will also be considered

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