Description
We are looking for individuals able to apply development and programming capabilities within our financial operations team to streamline processes and workflows. Ideal candidates will possess a balance of technical problem solving and critical thinking to support the growth of Apple. You will be part of a cross-regional team with exposure to Apple’s business across the globe.As a Finance Intern in GBS P2P (Purchase to Pay), you will help to develop technical and automation solutions for efficient, compliant processes and analytics for Apple’s business needs. This is a dynamic role with plenty of room for growth and evolving job responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Support development of automation solutions for Apple’s vendor payables processes, business insights and initiatives.
- Drive operational excellence by supporting adherence to and improvement of key SLA metrics.
- Use data visualization to identify operational trends, outliers and insights that drive tangible outcomes for our business partners.
- Proactively see opportunities to simplify end-to-end processes and drive efficiency and automation, while maintaining strong compliance and controls.
- Collaborate with global and regional peers to ensure that processes, tools and business solutions are globally consistent whenever possible.
Minimum Qualifications
- Educational background in computer science, data science, information systems, or other disciplines equivalent.
- Proficient in Python or SQL and passionate about applying new technologies (e.g., AI) to improve efficiency, controls, and solve business problems.
- Demonstrated capabilities building web applications or programs using python.
- Available to join internship for at least 6 months full-time (December - May).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.
Preferred Qualifications
- Educational background in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other fields equivalent.
- Curiosity to “go beyond the numbers” and convert datasets into business insights that influence meaningful actions and results on a regional and global scale, including process improvements and business solutions. Demonstrate ability to conduct complex data driven analysis.
- Understanding of (or willingness to learn) core finance processes with the courage to challenge the status-quo and help teams solve problems, influence stakeholders and drive results in line with Apple culture.
- Extraordinary attention to detail, accuracy, quality and integrity in all work with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Strong communicator who can build cross-functional partnerships, maintain a high degree of flexibility and drive collaboration to influence outcomes.
- Mature, responsible professional who can focus on key issues, simplify and cut through complexity to facilitate debate on key issues with the team.
- Growth mindset, fast learner, passionate about talent development and helping others.
