Analyst 3, Planning & Budgeting, Finance and Corporate Strategy

Analyst 3, Planning & Budgeting, Finance and Corporate Strategy

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Job Description

Finance analyst with primary responsibility to partner with the BU to provide forecasting support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain/evolve revenue & margin forecasting models and metrics
• Prepare and drive operational and financial metrics in support of key decision making
• Rollup multiple plans and actuals into a useable view for Business/Finance management
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and as needed to provide insight and support for pending decisions
• Help with month-end/quarter-end closing process and analyze financial results
• Run PVMC Analysis to identify Price/Mix/Volume trends and key drivers
• Implement process improvements, possibly involving utilization of information systems
• Drive and gain consensus

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 5-7 years of relevant finance and accounting experience in the high tech or similar industry (Semiconductor/Hardware Industry preferable)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of financial concepts (P&L, Rev, Margin)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong team-player who can collaborate with colleagues

SKILLS:

• Strong financial systems expertise. Familiarity with SAP, Essbase, BPC, Tableau, Business Objects Planning is preferable
• Extremely detail oriented, well organized, high standard of accuracy, ability to multi-task
• Exceptional financial modeling/analytical skills using MS Excel/ MS Access
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to summarize complex and technical issues / analysis into simple and clear messaging for senior management
• Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proactive and independent person who identifies issues and drives them to resolution
• Ability to work both independently and on cross functional teams
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities

Additional Information

Western Digital 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 Lawposter.

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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