Strategic FP&A Analyst: Profitability & Growth

Western Digital Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with Business Units and Finance leadership, delivering financial analysis and insights to guide decisions. The role covers forecasting, variance analysis, ROI for new product initiatives, and the development of scalable analytics tools.

The candidate will evaluate processes, document requirements, and support IT/system enhancements while communicating findings to stakeholders with clarity and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, or a related finance function.
• Strong understanding of revenue, gross margin, profitability, and P&L concepts.
• Experience with forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting concepts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with large/complex datasets.
• Ability to translate analysis into actionable insights and communicate clearly.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, handling multiple priorities.

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 actuals to forecasts.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and consolidated reporting.
• Translate data into actionable insights for partners and leadership.
• Present findings clearly and collaboratively to stakeholders.
• Identify drivers, risks, and opportunities and quantify financial impacts.
• Document methodologies and identify automation improvements.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Excel

P&L understanding

Communication

Cross-functional partnership

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

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 Units and Finance leadership, delivering financial analysis and insights to guide decisions. The role covers forecasting, variance analysis, ROI for new product initiatives, and the development of scalable analytics tools.

The candidate will evaluate processes, document requirements, and support IT/system enhancements while communicating findings to stakeholders with clarity and impact.