Finance Analyst at Western Digital

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data Storage, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis, ideally within a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences
Fluent in spoken and written English
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and financial modeling tools; ability to build and manage complex financial models
Experience with Oracle ERP or similar enterprise systems is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual COGS forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Consolidate COGS forecasts across 9 factories, providing clear insights to management
Develop and maintain forecasting infrastructure, tools, and dashboards to deliver real-time visibility for Business Units, Operations, and Management
Drive process and efficiency improvements and streamlining workflows
Track and analyze forecast accuracy, identifying variances and implementing improvements
Partner with stakeholders across Business Units, Product Management, and Finance to support business case, financial analysis and ensuring consistency and integrity of financial plans
Consolidate and track weekly factory site cost outlooks, providing timely updates to leadership
Coordinate and manage the Finance team’s quarterly forecast schedule to meet corporate deadlines
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required to support decision-making

Skills

COGS forecasting

financial consolidation

forecasting tools

dashboards

process improvement

Excel

data analysis

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$927.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.

Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.

Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.

The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.

Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.

Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.

Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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