Senior Manager, Financial Data Analytics

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

As a Senior Manager of Financial Data Analytics for a data storage company, you will be responsible for leading and managing the data analytics team. You will oversee all analytics operations to correct discrepancies and ensure quality. You will extract reports from multiple sources (e.g. operations, IT, finance) and build systems to transform raw data into actionable business insights. You will apply industry knowledge to interpret data and improve performance. You will also develop data models for specific business problems and coordinate with IT to ensure that current technology can support the department’s goals. The Senior Manager of Financial Data Analytics will play a crucial role in enhancing revenue reporting, optimizing financial performance, and providing valuable insights for informed decision-making.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Analytics:

• Drive initiatives to enhance revenue reporting, cost analysis, and financial forecasting.

2. Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of analysts and reporting specialists.
• Collaborate closely with finance and accounting teams to understand reporting requirements and align analytics initiatives with financial objectives.

3. Financial Insights and Decision Support:

• Analyze financial data to provide actionable insights for executive decision-making.
• Collaborate with business units to understand financial trends, identify risks, and recommend strategies for revenue enhancement.

4. Architecture and Scale

• Ensure systems are in place to automate reporting and ad hoc data requests
• Build the pipeline and data foundation to be prepared for scale.

5. Cross-Collaborate with Other Orgs

• Interface and collaborate with other data stakeholders such as finance, IT, Business Intelligence, Product Managers, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within data analytics, preferably in the context of technology or data storage industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on financial data interpretation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial reporting tools and technologies.
• Familiarity with data storage technologies and cloud computing is a plus.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing financial performance through data analytics, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our financial data analytics team. Join us in shaping the future of finance reporting and contributing to the success of our dynamic organization.

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),