Senior Financial Analyst, Planning and Budgeting - Global Operations Finance - Western Digital

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.

• Collaborate as a trusted advisor and business partner within the Operations team, including interacting with senior executives and their respective management teams
• Manage all aspects of spending for the organization, including but not limited to, expense, headcount and capital management, forecast, monthly re-commit, variance analysis, monthly close and management reporting
• Consolidate and provide input and analysis on key expense trends and metrics to identify risks and opportunities while ensuring a high degree of accuracy
• Conduct qualitative analysis to trend present and future operational performance
• Prepare executive presentations to review results and forecasts with management and business partners
• Focus on process enhancements and continuous improvement
• Support ad hoc initiatives and business cases

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Ability to build and cultivate strong relationships and be seen as a valued business partner
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across different functions, managing aggressive deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong financial analysis, financial modeling, variance analysis, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills are a must
• Team focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• Systems and tools skills required: SmartView, Oracle Cloud, Excel and other Microsoft Suite applications
• MBA preferred but not required

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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.

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