Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Company: Western Digital
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Western Digital--The next big thing in data is youWestern Digital is currently seeking a Senior Director, Financial Planning, and Analysis to join our Hard Disk Drive Business Unit Finance Team. This position will provide extensive business partnering and will have ownership of all aspects of forecast, reports, and Key Performance Indicators for the Client Segment Group. This position may be based in Irvine or San Jose and will require travel between California locations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Own and drive the strategic direction of the FP&A function for Client segment group, including financial planning and tracking of revenue, margin, and cost, monthly close support, quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and variance analysesAdvise and partner with General Manager and segment leads for Client group to forecast and execute P&LLead analysis of complex financial information from various sources to size risks and opportunities as well as provide strategic recommendations to executivesLead the preparation, reporting and presentation of operating plans and reviews of performance and metricsLead the preparation of presentations, weekly/monthly/quarterly reports, and detailed analysis to summarize key business conclusions for management on revenue and gross marginServe as liaison between BU Marketing and Engineering and Finance leadership on short and long term financial planningDevelop financial models and analyses to support business objectives and strategic initiativesOwn return on investment analysisManage a team of finance professionals; lead, mentor, and grow the teamLead and/ or participate in special projects as assignedREQUIRED:Bachelor---s degree required; MBA or Master---s degree in science-based discipline preferred15 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning and Analysis10 or more years of management experience requiredAbility to convey financial performance to audiences at different levels in the organizationStrong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, and ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business partnersStrong financial modeling and analytical skillsPeople management skills and leadership, the ability to inspire and motivate a teamExperience with Excel, PowerPoint and Enterprise Financial Planning SystemsSKILLS:Successful candidates need to have a demonstrated track record of positive results related to leading Financial Analysis, Accounting, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning and Business Operations. Additionally, a successful candidate needs to demonstrate leadership and an understanding of key metrics that drive a successful business and team.Experience in leading and owning FP&A, Forecasting, Scenario Planning, P&L, and Balance Sheet analysis, Financial Modelling, Process Design & improvementSuperior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challengesAbility to lead and work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlinesBuild authentic relationships and partnerships while demonstrating the ability to adapt and work collaboratively across a matrixed environmentExcellent consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels and geographiesDemonstrated advanced knowledge of business management, finance and program management current trends, best practices, ethics, laws and regulationsEvidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to defend ideas, respect the ideas of others, and be receptive to considering and integrating alternative perspectivesA demonstrated strategic thinker, proven capable of integrating diverse inputs, encouraging innovation, and challenging the status quoDemonstrated success in recruiting, building, developing, coaching, and retaining a highly-motivated, high-performing teamABOUT WESTERN DIGITAL--The future. It---s on you. You & Western Digital.We---ve been storing the world---s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we---re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.But we can---t do it alone. Today---s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It---s You & Us. Together, we---re the next big thing in data. Western Digital-- data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology---, SanDisk--, Upthere---, and WD-- brands.Western Digital is an equal opportunity employer. Western Digital does not discriminate on the basis of 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 participates in the E-Verify program in the US. For more information click here. Este empleador participa in E-Verify. LI-JF1

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