Sr. Financial Analyst - Planning and Budgeting

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Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Consolidation: Consolidate and analyze financial data from head and media business units to provide a comprehensive view of costs and financial performance.
• Business Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Actionable Insights: Develop and present actionable insights and recommendations to senior director and business partners to support strategic decision-making.
• Innovation: Innovate and implement new ideas and methodologies to enhance financial analysis and reporting processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with financial controllers, business unit leaders and other stakeholders to understand their needs and provide financial guidance and support.
• Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular financial reports, forecasts, and presentations to senior management.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations and enhance accuracy and efficiency.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, cost consolidation, and business analysis, preferably in a multi-business unit environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, PPT, Power BI, Deepseek, ChatGPT, Oracle Cloud).
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
• Innovation: Demonstrated ability to innovate and implement new ideas to improve financial analysis and operational efficiency.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and build relationships with business partners.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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