Director, Finance Technology Solutions - IS&T

Company: Apple
Location: Cupertino
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

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 theres no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple dont just build products — they build the kind of wonder thats revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apples Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) organization designs and manages the systems that power Apples global business. We are responsible for the entire technology stack, from infrastructure to applications, supporting everything from Apples online stores and corporate systems to manufacturing and retail. We are a critical partner in Apples success, enabling innovation and efficiency across the enterprise. Description 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 Apples 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 Apples strategic objectives and maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and efficiency. As a key leader within IS&T, you will drive the comprehensive finance transformation across IS&Ts support for Finance. Your critical decisions on solution prioritization and resource allocation will be guided by a vision to modernize financial processes, enhance strategic capabilities, and unlock new efficiencies. This transformation will inherently lead to optimized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through strategic innovation, particularly by leveraging Generative AI to drastically reduce manual effort and foster a culture of reuse 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. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Roadmap: Define and execute the strategic roadmap for IT solutions supporting Apples global finance functions, aligning technology initiatives with business priorities. GenAI Innovation & Automation: Champion and lead the exploration, development, and implementation of Generative AI and other advanced technologies to significantly advance and accelerate IS&Ts support for Finance, with a clear focus on minimizing manual effort and driving intelligent automation. 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&Ts responsibilities in maintaining robust IT controls, ensuring all financial systems and processes meet stringent regulatory standards. 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. 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 capabilities matrix that frees up bandwidth for strategic innovation and enables 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: Expertly navigate the complexities of global operations, discerning when worldwide solutions are appropriate versus where regional modifications or bespoke solutions are essential to meet specific market or regulatory needs. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of technology professionals, fostering an environment of continuous learning, technical excellence, and innovation. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 15 years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, with at least 8 years focused on delivering technology solutions for Finance organizations in a large, global enterprise. Proven experience at a Director level or equivalent, managing complex portfolios of projects and leading significant technology transformations. Deep expertise in financial processes (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Revenue Recognition, Cost Accounting). Exceptional understanding of SOX compliance, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and the role of IS&T in audit readiness and ongoing compliance. Demonstrated experience in leveraging emerging technologies, particularly Generative AI, Machine Learning, or advanced analytics, to drive business value and automation within a finance context. Strong background and hands-on experience with enterprise-level ERP systems, specifically SAP S/4HANA, and proficiency with data warehousing and analytics platforms such as Snowflake, data science platforms like Dataiku, and traditional relational databases like Oracle RDBMS. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree (MBA, MS) or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, PMP, TOGAF) are highly preferred. Outstanding strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to translate complex business challenges into effective technology strategies. Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus among diverse stakeholders across all levels of the organization, globally. Proven ability to manage TCO, prioritize initiatives, and make tough decisions that balance short-term needs with long-term strategic goals. Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative environment. A global mindset, with experience in managing solutions that cater to both worldwide standards and regional specificities. Pay & Benefits 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 $305,000 and $487,200, 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.

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