Job Description

Looking for a versatile financial professional to join the team as a Finance Manager. This person will oversee the OPEX consolidation team as we build on our existing Finance capabilities and develop processes to support business growth. We’re looking for someone with strong business skills who is a self-starter, great communicator, and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role will oversee team of two FA’s  and report directly to the Director of Finance, Corporate FP&A.

To be successful with partners and business leads, the role requires a mix of strong analytical, business process excellence and reporting skills to provide appropriate business insight and guide financial execution. In addition, the successful candidate will have the ability and confidence to work across teams, understand and communicate complex concepts, bring business insights, drive change and influence results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive OPEX consolidation process for forecasting, target setting, and budgeting in alignment with the corporate timelines.
• Communicate required deliverables clearly and facilitate reviews and trade-off discussions with the leadership team for completion in a timely manner.
• Publish monthly OPEX forecast calendar and run the monthly actuals and forecast reviews with finance executives as well as the daily touch point meetings during close.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse group of senior leaders, HR & Staffing partners, business managers, and cross-company finance and operational teams.
• Analyze results to understand performance against plan/forecast. Monitor trends and key levers, such as HC growth, CapEx investment, and outside vendor spend against plan/forecast assumptions.
• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives. Recommend a course of action if risk is present.
• Work closely with GL accounting team on various accounting policies and activities.
• Assist VP of Finance on various ad hoc corporate projects, ongoing reporting and presentation needs, target setting, and companywide communications to the finance community on various forecasting timelines.
• Publish executive-grade monthly financial summary highlighting risks and opportunities impacting bottom line in a timely manner.
• Clearly communicate results and recommendations to senior business leaders. Leverage existing Financial systems to automate and improve current processes.
• Ensure monthly financial results are stated accurately and in accordance with GAAP. This includes preparation, posting and reviewing journal entries for expense accrual and reclassification.
• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and audit guidelines are adhered to.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial visibility, control and planning effectiveness.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• MBA with minimum of 7 years related experience
• Ability to work independently with general direction and guidance
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills
• Experience in the application of accounting principles to periodic financial reporting, planning and forecasting
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• High proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, communication, and influencing skills
• Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment
• Understanding of P&L
• Working knowledge of Oracle

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 Law poster.

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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