Business Planning Manager, Apple TV

The people who work at Apple have reinvented and defined entire industries with the Mac iPhone iPad Apple TV Apple Watch AirPods HomePod and a multitude of groundbreaking Accessories. We have done the same with services including iTunes the App Store Apple Music and Apple Pay. And more recently have launched truly innovative services with Apple News Apple Arcade and Apple TV. We are deeply passionate about apps music movies TV shows sports and books. Its a force that drives and inspires every one of us every single day. The passion for innovation that goes into our products applies to our practices as well strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found and join the Global Apple TV team responsible for the Apple TV app including the Apple TV streaming service transactional movies and TV and 3rd party subscription services. We are paving the way for the future of entertainment and have set new standards in streaming with Apple TV and as a platform are seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Business Planning Manager on the Apple TV Strategy u0026 Planning team. Reporting to the Head of Strategy u0026 Planning this role leads the Business Planning u0026 Operations pillar ensuring low-risk planning cycles and executive readiness across the global streaming business.

The Business Planning Manager will oversee critical financial forecasting processes budget management and strategic operational planning that enables senior leadership to make informed decisions at is a high-impact leadership role requiring someone who can operate seamlessly across Business Finance Analytics and Studio teams while maintaining the rigor and precision expected at the executive level. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity drives clarity through complex planning cycles and builds systems that scale.

Oversee business planning for Apple TV across its various financial cycle throughout the fiscal year including monthly Apple Exec Leadership presentationsnPartner with Finance for accurate forecasting understanding drivers and metrics that impact subscriber and revenue growth nDevelop an intimate understanding of the Apple TV Pu0026L and ways to increase marginnTransform performance data into actionable insights that inform future strategic adjustments and operational improvementsnTrack key leading indicators across Apple TV in order to have a strong grasp of the streamer metrics and their impactnPartner with the Data Science u0026 Analytics team to share a common understanding develop rigorous dashboards and reporting while also working together to diagnose and provide recommendationsnProvide exec support and regular updates on performance and key metrics n

10 years of experience in financial planning u0026 analysis business planning strategy operations or management consultingnProven track record delivering high-stakes planning cycles and executive-facing materials for senior leadership (VP level and above)nDeep expertise in financial modeling forecasting methodologies and budget managementnDemonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teamsnExceptional executive communication skills both written and verbalnStrong business acumen with the ability to connect financial performance to strategic prioritiesnHighly organized with superior project management skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlinesnBachelors degree in Finance Economics Business or related fieldn

Experience in subscription-based or digital services businessesnBackground in entertainment media or technology industriesnConsulting (MBB) or investment banking experiencenExperience working in large matrixed global organizationsnFamiliarity with Apples planning and finance systemsnTrack record of process innovation and operational transformationnStrong executive presence and ability to influence without authoritynMBA or advanced degreen