Sr Manager - FP&A

Milpitas, CA, United States

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 disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.

The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.

You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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