Senior Financial Analyst

Western Digital•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will partner with Business Unit teams and Finance leadership to provide financial analysis and insights that support informed business decisions. The role will analyze and interpret financial and operating results, identify key business drivers, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Key responsibilities include PVMC analysis, forecasting and variance analysis, revenue and margin forecasting, ROI analysis for new product initiatives, and ad hoc financial analysis supporting Business Unit operations. The Financial Analyst will also evaluate existing financial processes and systems, identify opportunities for improvement, document requirements, and help develop scalable analytical tools and processes that improve efficiency and support business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, or a related finance function.
Strong understanding of financial concepts, including revenue, gross margin, profitability, and P&L.
Experience with forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
Working knowledge of GAAP principles and financial reporting concepts.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large or complex datasets.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify business drivers and translate analysis into actionable insights.
Ability to communicate financial and technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
Ability to build effective cross-functional working relationships.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work within established timelines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and conducting business ethically.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the hardware, technology, semiconductor, storage, or related industry.
Experience with financial planning and forecasting systems.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Oracle, and/or Oracle EPBCS.
Experience using Power Pivot, DAX, Power Query, SQL, or similar analytical tools.
Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Support monthly financial forecasting and planning activities.
Support consolidation of weekly risks and opportunities (R&O).
Prepare quarter-end financial reporting and analysis.
Support management reporting and business reviews.
Perform PVMC, revenue, margin, and profitability analysis.
Develop variance and bridge analyses comparing actual results with forecasts and plans.
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and consolidated reporting for management review.
Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for business partners and Finance leadership.
Present analysis and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and collaborative manner.
Partner cross-functionally to identify business drivers, risks, opportunities, and potential financial impacts.
Document existing methodologies and work with team members to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Perform gap analyses of financial systems, reporting tools, and processes, and document requirements for improvement.
Apply financial insights to support business decisions related to profitability, efficiency, investment, and anticipated returns.
Manage assigned deliverables and communicate progress, risks, and results to appropriate stakeholders.