Senior Financial Analyst - Retail

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

Key Responsibilities:

Forecasting (Planning): Working cross functionally to create short (1 qtr), mid (4-8 qtrs) and long (3-5 yrs) term financial forecast for Retail HDD business.

• In collaboration with the Market Intelligence team, Business Marketing, and Sales, creating P&L forecast inclusive of price, volume, mix and cost.
• In conjunction with the Business Marketing, submitting, and talking to weekly Risks and Opportunities off the monthly forecasts.
• Submitting yearly a Long-Range Planning (LRP) P&L Forecast for a 3-5 year period, working with, and aligning closely with the Market Intelligence team and Business Marketing.

Retail Financial Analysis and Reporting (Execution): Analyzing financial execution and providing insights to enhance retail HDD business performance.

• Prepare and drive operational and financial metrics in support of key decision making to achieve financial targets.
• Conducting deep dives on the health of the retail business, including but not limited to revenue, volume, margin, down to a customer and product basis. Prepare variance (PVMC) analysis to identify Price/Volume/Mix/Cost trends and key drivers.
• Influence pricing and contractual programs, reviewing competitive positioning, share, customer contracts, and strategic initiatives through data driven analysis.
• Ensure accurate accounting of programs by comparing enabled sales pricing with pricing as reported in the GL, working cross functionally with accounting, sales, and business management to solve root causes, minimizing issues regarding timing in compliance with US GAAP.
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and provide financial expertise and insight on strategic or cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintain/evolve revenue & margin forecasting models and/or metrics and dashboards.
• Implement process and tools improvements, possibly involving utilization of information systems.

Qualifications

• This position requires bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. A master’s degree in business administration or a related field is a plus.
• 5-7 years of FP&A experience preferably within the retail or technology sector.
• Strong financial analysis, financial modeling, variance analysis, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, proficiency in PowerPoint, experience with ERP and Business Intelligence systems (PowerBI experience a plus).
• Excellent business partnering skills and working cross functionally to influence the business in navigating through seasonal, secular, and cyclical market dynamics.
• Demonstrated results in improving existing controls and processes, and ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills along with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast passed environment.
• Ability to quickly synthesize information, structure a concise, clear presentation of findings to an executive audience, and prioritize issues as appropriate.
• Proactive, independent, and self-driven individual with the ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

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 stand