Strategic Financial Analyst, Data & AI Infrastructure

WD; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Paid sick leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident and disability保险

401(k) plan

Job summary

WD is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with Business Units and Finance leadership, delivering financial analysis and insights to support informed decisions. You will analyze results, identify drivers, and communicate findings to stakeholders, supporting forecasting, reporting, and strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities include PVMC analysis, margin forecasting, ROI assessment for new products, and developing scalable analytical tools to improve efficiency and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of revenue, gross margin and P&L concepts.
• Advanced Excel and large dataset handling; GAAP knowledge.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

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 analysis.
• Develop variance and bridge analyses comparing actual results with forecasts.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and consolidated reporting for leadership.
• Translate data into clear insights for partners and Finance leadership.
• Present findings to stakeholders clearly and collaboratively.
• Document methodologies and seek process improvements and automation.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Modeling

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Oracle

Oracle EPBCS

Power Pivot

DAX

Power Query

SQL

Job description

WD is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with Business Units and Finance leadership, delivering financial analysis and insights to support informed decisions. You will analyze results, identify drivers, and communicate findings to stakeholders, supporting forecasting, reporting, and strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities include PVMC analysis, margin forecasting, ROI assessment for new products, and developing scalable analytical tools to improve efficiency and growth.