Sr. Finance Analyst: Channel Operations

Company Description

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 finance POS analyst, you will report to the Director of Finance within the Distribution Operations team.  You will play a crucial role in driving improvements in data integrity and customer engagement regarding the Point-of-Sale (POS) data reported by our Channel Partners.  

• Engage with Channel Partners directly to ensure timely and accurate reporting of POS and Channel Inventory data as per the Western Digital’s distributor reporting policy.  Includes some conflict resolution and complex problem solving, as well as developing solutions across internal stakeholders and customer teams.
• Serve as business lead for transformation of WD’s roadmap of tools and solutions to manage POS/Channel Inventory reporting and validation across all global partners and drive conversion to automated solutions in support of the distribution channel.   
• This role will lead, coordinate and perform business testing on EDI connections and other business tools. 
• The role is a critical partner to Western Digital’s Accounting team in understanding distribution market dynamic, channel inventory levels and modeling the impact of future sell through patterns on pricing and revenue.
• Ensure our data from Channel Partners results in timely and insightful information to the broader company regarding market dynamics, future pricing options and revenue planning.
• Actively engage WD counterparts in Sales, Sales Operations, Marketing, Pricing and across all segments of the POS process to understand customers’ engagement model and requirements, develop the ability to anticipate future financial impacts.
• Collaborate with the WD Finance team on channel pricing programs including MDF, Back End Rebates and other channel investments and be responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing processes to ensure overall compliance of the program.
• Manage and drive improvements in the quality of the POS reports received by Channel Partners.
• Track inventory on hand and sales and actively review with customer to ensure accuracy of claimed rebates.
• Provide support and training to customers regarding the sales and inventory data report processes.
• Provide analytics and reporting enhancements to support Financial close activities & the accounting accruals process.

Qualifications

• Accounts Receivable background or experience
• Understanding Channel Management as it relates to POS and inventory.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree required. 
• Leadership and strong business partnering across supply chain, pricing & sales-related organizations.
• Systems aptitude, with knowledge of Model N.
• Basic awareness of accounting principles

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 inform