Senior Financial Analyst

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Looking for a versatile financial professional to join as a Financial Analyst to manage and monitor the complex budget process to support multiple G&A organizations across the company. The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment. Self-motivated and must have demonstrated ability to work with people from various organizations. Provide leadership and direction to business teams. The right candidate should demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems, work cross functionally, multi-task and meet deadlines. Should possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated results in improving existing controls, processes and providing process/finance training to Business partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partnering with senior executives (SVPs & VPs) and management teams across various G&A organizations to forecast spend and resource needs, to develop budgets and set targets
• Reporting duties not limited to Shared expense ownership, HC and other ad-hoc reporting needs
• Managing all budget-related close activities and prepare all required close packages (monthly/qtrly/annual)
• Approving P.R.s and ensure correct accounting treatment of transactional activities
• Monitoring performance and preparing meaningful and informational management reports and variance analysis on a regular basis
• Providing ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support budgeting and resource needs as needed
• Proposing improvement opportunities to enhance financial visibility, control and planning effectiveness
• Leveraging the financial and budgeting systems to further scale current process and enhance efficiency
• Leading and/or assisting Budgeting related initiatives as needed to help build/enhance business capabilities for finance and key business partners
• Day to day support including general administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, MBA desirable
• 8+ years related experience
• A great team player, a dynamic/motivated/results-oriented critical thinker with positive energy and proactive business approach
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills with close attention to detail and accuracy
• High proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros, and charts to develop custom reports and dashboards) and PowerPoint
• Experience using a large ERP system.
• Strong organizational and executive communication skills
• Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to rapid business and organizational changes as needed
• Knowledge of GAAP and Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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