Senior Director, Finance Business Partner — Global Consumer Sales & Marketing

Sandisk•Milpitas, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly strategic and results-oriented finance leader to serve as a trusted advisor to our Global Consumer Sales & Marketing leadership team. In this role, you will translate complex global go-to-market strategies into actionable financial plans that drive sustainable, profitable growth for a business powering the digital world. As a Senior Director, you will operate as a key member of the extended leadership team—bringing a strong point of view, influencing executive decisions, and shaping investment strategies. This role requires a balance of strategic vision, operational rigor, and the ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity. The ideal candidate brings a growth mindset, executive presence, and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles in a publicly traded, global organization
Proven track record of influencing executive stakeholders and driving enterprise-level financial and business impact
Deep expertise in FP&A, business partnering, and commercial finance, supporting Sales and/or Marketing organizations
Experience in technology, consumer electronics, or semiconductor industries strongly preferred
Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation initiatives, including financial systems and process optimization (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Exceptional executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
Strong leadership presence with a track record of building and developing high-performing, diverse teams
Advanced analytical capabilities, with experience leveraging BI tools, data visualization, and predictive analytics
Ability to thrive in ambiguous, high-growth environments while driving clarity and execution

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance partner to Global Consumer Sales & Marketing executives, including VP and SVP stakeholders
Influence global go-to-market strategy, including market expansion, channel strategy, and investment prioritization
Provide thought leadership on headcount planning, territory design, and marketing investment mix to optimize growth and profitability
Bring data-driven insights and a forward-looking perspective to executive decision-making
Lead long-range strategic planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasts across global Sales & Marketing
Ensure alignment between sales incentives, marketing investments, and enterprise financial objectives
Develop and scale analytical frameworks to drive visibility, accountability, and performance tracking
Evaluate ROI and effectiveness of marketing campaigns and sales programs, translating insights into action
Partner with Sales Operations to design and govern global incentive compensation programs that drive performance while maintaining financial discipline
Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and scalable financial processes
Lead transformation initiatives across systems, reporting, and analytics to enhance decision speed and quality
Deliver executive-level business reviews that provide clear insights into performance drivers, risks, and opportunities
Lead and scale the Global Consumer Sales & Marketing Finance organization
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed team
Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and strong business partnership
Act as a change leader, driving alignment across cross-functional stakeholders