Sr Manager - FP&A

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

Seeking a Sr Manager: FP&A to join our AME (Automotive, Mobile, and Embedded) Segment Finance Team. This position will provide extensive business partnering and will have ownership of all aspects of Revenue, Margin and OPEX forecast, reports, KPI’s and AME and support Portfolio Planning.

• Provide oversight and responsible for Flash AME (Auto, Mobile and Embedded) FP&A function. Influence, motivate and collaborate with key business partners and stakeholders on short-term and long-range annual plan, and support execution of AME P&L
• Manage WCS (Wafer & Component Sales) business unit by performing monthly forecasts, monitoring quarter-to-date attainment, tracking pricing and supply for risks/opportunities to the forecast, and ad hoc requests from business partners
• Oversee financial planning and tracking of Total Flash BU OPEX, headcount reporting, monthly close support, quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and variance analyses.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product marketing and other stakeholders on Business case analysis for new products. Lead and support Portfolio planning initiatives within the organization
• Prepare presentations, weekly/monthly/quarterly reports, annual operating plans and detailed analysis to summarize key business conclusions for management on revenue and gross margin for the AME business unit
• Analyze complex financial information from various sources to size risks and opportunities, support strategic objectives and provide actionable recommendations
• Drive improved insight into the business, including development and reporting of Segment P&Ls, GM targets, KPI’s and performance metrics and scorecards, to drive organizational accountability and performance.
• Improve efficiency and effectiveness of finance activities and reporting through automation and detailed analytics. Participate and provide leadership in special projects as assigned
• Provide active leadership to the AME Finance organization, supporting change in processes and systems
• Attract, recruit, mentor and train top talent.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
• 5 or more years of management experience required
• Ability to convey financial performance to audiences at different levels in the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills, and ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business partners
• Strong financial modeling, analytical and Portfolio Planning skills
• People management skills and leadership, the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Enterprise Financial Planning Systems

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 disabi