Lead Financial Analyst - BU Finance

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst - BU Finance to steer complex financial planning, forecasting, and analytical activities in support of Consumer business objectives. You will influence decision-making through data-driven insights and partner with senior stakeholders across functions to own major planning processes and develop financial frameworks.

The role is hands-on, with responsibilities to deliver strategic and operational finance support, mentor cross-functional teams, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive finance experience; experience with BU/Supply Chain operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of product COGS, inventory management, and product cost savings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial planning and forecasting for the Consumer business.
• Influence decision-making with data-driven insights and partnerships with senior stakeholders.
• Own major planning processes, develop financial frameworks, and provide strategic/operational finance support.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to cross-functional partners.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Executive communication

Data-driven insights

Cross-functional partnering

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Anaplan

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Lead Financial Analyst - BU Finance is an experienced individual responsible for leading complex financial planning, forecasting, and analytical activities in support of key business objectives for the Consumer business.
• This role exercises sound judgment in ambiguous situations, and influences decision-making through data-driven insights and strong business partnership.
• The role is expected to independently own major planning processes, develop financial frameworks, and provide strategic and operational finance support to senior business stakeholders.
• This is a hands‑on IC role and is expected to provide functional leadership, and guidance to cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of progressive finance experience, with demonstrated growth in scope and complexity; prior experience supporting Business Unit/Supply Chain Operations preferred
• Strong knowledge of product COGS, Inventory Management, product cost savings preferred

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Strong working knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management
• Proven ability to independently manage complex deliverables and multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated experience translating complex financial data into clear, concise insights for senior and executive-level audiences
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence without authority
• Track record of process improvement, control enhancement, and analytical rigor
• High attention to detail combined with the ability to operate at a strategic level

Preferred

• MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced finance credential
• Experience in revenue, pricing, margin, or go‑to‑market focused organizations
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and planning tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar platforms)
• Background in technology, semiconductor, manufacturing, or consumer electronics industries
• Experience leading or mentoring finance team members
• Knowledge of risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and financial compliance frameworks
• Exposure to strategic planning and business development initiatives

Additional Information

Sandisk 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.

Sandisk 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.

Sandisk 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 [e-mail] 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.