Senior Finance Analyst - Insights & Forecasting

Western Digital Corp.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) plan

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with Business Unit teams and Finance leadership to provide financial analysis and insights that inform decision making.

The role will analyze financial/operating results, identify key drivers, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Key responsibilities include PVMC analysis, forecasting and variance analysis, revenue and margin forecasting, ROI analysis for new product initiatives, and development of scalable analytical tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance related field.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, reporting.
• Strong understanding of revenue, gross margin, profitability and P&L.
• Experience with forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and large datasets.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate insights.
• Ability to communicate financial/technical info clearly.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on time.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial forecasting and planning activities.
• Consolidate weekly risks and opportunities (R&O).
• Prepare quarter-end financial reporting and analysis.
• Support management reporting and business reviews.
• Perform PVMC, revenue, margin and profitability analyses.
• Develop variance and bridge analyses against forecasts/plans.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and consolidated management reports.
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights for partners and finance leadership.
• Present analysis and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify drivers, risks, opportunities, and financial impacts.
• Document methodologies and seek process improvements/automation.
• Perform gap analyses of systems/tools and document requirements.
• Apply insights to profitability, efficiency, investment decisions.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Modeling

Revenue analysis

Margin analysis

Profitability analysis

Variance analysis

Data visualization

Process optimization

Cross-functional partnership

Communication

Attention to accuracy

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Business

Equivalent relevant experience

Master’s degree in Finance/Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Oracle

Oracle EPBCS

Power Pivot

DAX

Power Query

SQL

Job description

Western Digital Corp. is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with Business Unit teams and Finance leadership to provide financial analysis and insights that inform decision making.

The role will analyze financial/operating results, identify key drivers, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Key responsibilities include PVMC analysis, forecasting and variance analysis, revenue and margin forecasting, ROI analysis for new product initiatives, and development of scalable analytical tools to