Finance Manager, Forecasting & Reporting

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

Manage and responsible for all aspects of Corporate Cash Forecasting, Accounts Receivable Close and Monthly Close Reporting

• Corporate Cash Forecasting 
  • Key strategic member of Collections Forecasting team to provides primary AR/Collections inputs to corporate Free Cash Flow Forecast, by extrapolating revenue forecasts into cash timing
  • Collaborate with BU Finance Management Teams on revenue forecast roll ups, leveraging corporate reporting tools to generate models aligned to business needs that track forecast and actual collectible revenue attainment
  • Analyze and evaluate accuracy of the forecast inputs/sources and influence business partners for continuous improvements
  • Review weekly bottoms-up collections forecasts from global AR/collections analysts
  • Compare accuracy between forecast model to input provided by the Global Collection Organization
  • Publish weekly scorecard for global forecast and provide performance feedback to downstream teams.
  • Create a database of customer-level payment trends
  • Partner with Treasury management on analytics and decision support for liquidity actions
• AR Close & Reporting:
  • Prepare monthly & quarterly management reporting package for senior leaders, in collaboration with global managers to provide insights on customer accounts
  • Prepare weekly and monthly customer deduction activities and trend analysis
  • Support monthly AR close activities
  • Prepare and maintain audit PBC and work with auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audit
  • Support SOX audit walkthrough with internal and external auditors

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a corporate/group finance management position
• MBA OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Strong Problem-Solving skills and analytical skills
• Ability to work across multiple cross functional teams
• Global collaboration and communication abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel modelling Skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Working knowledge of Power BI and SAP preferred

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 Opportu