Senior Financial Analyst, Sales Finance

Summary

Join Western Digital's Sales Finance Team as a skilled Financial Analyst (FA4)! This role centers around managing the weekly Sales Forecast Target (SFT) process. You will provide leadership, troubleshoot complex problems, and collaborate cross-functionally. Success requires proven results in a dynamic environment and strong analytical skills. The position involves managing revenue, driving key analysis, and enhancing processes. You'll work with senior executives and build models in complex systems. Apply your expertise to contribute to the future of data storage!

Requirements

• Be self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to manage and work with people
• Demonstrate the ability to achieve results in a dynamic environment
• Have proven experience in improving controls and processes
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Have the ability to build and cultivate strong relationships and be seen as a valued business partner
• Exhibit solid communication, collaboration and presentation skills
• Be team focused with good interpersonal skills
• Possess systems and tools skills: SmartView, Oracle, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Have excellent analytical and financial modeling skills with close attention to detail and accuracy
• Have high proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros, and charts to develop custom reports and dashboards) and Powerpoint
• Have experience using a large ERP system (PBi/GMPlan)
• Possess strong organizational and executive communication skills
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn and adapt to rapid business and organizational changes as needed
• Have excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the weekly SFT process for the Sales Team
• Provide leadership and direction to business teams
• Troubleshoot and analyze complex problems
• Work cross-functionally, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Improve existing controls and processes
• Provide process and finance training to business partners
• Collaborate as a trusted business partner within the Sales Team, including interacting with senior executives and their respective management teams
• Manage all aspects of Revenue for the organization, including but not limited to, weekly SFT forecast, quarterly/annual forecasts, variance analysis, monthly QTD attainment, and management reporting
• Drive key analysis on Revenue trends and metrics by customers, geography, and Sales Leaders
• Focus on process enhancements and continuous improvement
• Support ad-hoc initiatives for Sales Finance
• Build models in complex systems (PBi/GMPlan)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Semiconductor and High Tech industry experience

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit
• The Applause Program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• The Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program (restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents)