Senior Manager, Finance IT

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

This position reports to VP Enterprise Applications, based in San Jose, CA.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead strategy, planning, and implementation for all applications used by Finance 

• Define 3-yr systems roadmap for improved controls, accuracy, quality, and productivity of transactional processes 

• Lead a team of IT owners of SOX controls, Key Reports, change management,  

• Simplify architecture of ERP boundary systems for  

• Drive the effectiveness & efficiency of users processing transactions in Record-to-Report, Treasury, Tax, and Procure-to-Pay 

• Collaborate with Analytics and Data Governance teams to reduce clients’ efforts to compile, increase their confidence in the quality of their data, and pivot from retrospective to predictive 

Qualifications

 REQUIRED:

• 10+ years progressive work experience in IT. 5+ years supporting Finance, with preference for additional experience supporting Procurement or Tax. 

• Bachelor’s degree with focus on Information Systems, Computer Science, with preference for Master's degree or Accounting minor. 

• 5+ years of experience with SAP, with preference for experience migrating from ECC to Rise 

• Track record of material improvement to controls posture, simplification of ERP boundary systems, reduction of period close cycle time, working capital  

• Demonstrated leadership of transformational change  

PREFERRED:

• Preference for ability to craft compelling strategic end-state, plan the path to achieving, bring superiors and peers along, and execute with quality and velocity. 

• Preference for the ability to see around corners, anticipate where clients will need to go, and research emerging trends in the applications vendor ecosystem. 

• Preference for experience communicating with chief accounting officers and chief financial officers 

• Preference for chartered accountants 

• Preference for experience governing master data and contra revenue processes 

SKILLS:

• Exceptional team building, retention, development skills. 

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), 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 i