Analyst 2, Finance at Western Digital

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Cost Analysis, Process Improvement, KPI Monitoring, Audit Support, Capital Tracking, Compliance, Automation, Digitalization, FP&A Transformation, Stakeholder Collaboration, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Description

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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Job Description Responsibilities related to financial management, including budgeting, preparing financial reports, conducting cost analyses, and improving financial processes. It involves monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), supporting audits, managing capital tracking, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining documentation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Full support on automation and digitalization project Participate in FP&A transformation initiative Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions Monitor automated processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement continuous improvements. Track, monitor, analyse, and control department budget Prepare a monthly financial analysis of actual against budget Ensure accurate and timely reporting of cost centres and management reports Consolidate spending at the divisional level and perform a detailed analysis of costs on the product level Recommends actions by analysing data and making comparative analyses Involve and focus heavily on budgetary control, financial analysis, and management reports Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data, and maintains the database by entering, verifying, and backing up data Prepare various reports and charts, and the Operation Review when necessary Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and systems Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to improve financial performance Support internal and external audit processes by preparing required documentation and analyses Involved in capital tracking and depreciation forecast Participate in ad-hoc projects and reports as assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time Ensure meeting company and departmental compliance to applicable legal and IMS requirements Responsible for the health and safety of the individual at the workplace Ensure departmental compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISO22301 standards Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration, preferably a member of a professional body Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in the management reporting, cost accounting, budgetary control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment PREFERRED: Able to work independently as well as a team member Able to manage routine workload and ad-hoc projects with minimal supervision Preferably good exposure to ERP accounting system Demonstrated experience with capital budget, accounting, financial analysis and reporting SKILLS Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills Strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is an added advantage Flexible – ability to quickly react to changing business needs Problem solving skills – motivated to take challenges with minimal supervision Positive attitude and ability to act as team player Additional Information WD 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. WD 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. Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email [email protected]. Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Finance Work Location: Sarawak Kuching Office--LOC_HGST_MYS1 Location (Secondary): Pasir Gudang WD Media Office--LOC_WDT_MY0101

Responsibilities

This role involves comprehensive financial management duties, including budgeting, preparing financial reports, conducting cost analyses, and driving automation and digitalization projects within FP&A. Key tasks include monitoring KPIs, supporting audits, managing capital tracking, and ensuring strict budgetary control and compliance.