Finance Analyst at Western Digital

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forecasting, Consolidation, Data Visualization, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Oracle ERP

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™ brands. 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 • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual COGS forecasting, 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. • 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. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Advanced 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. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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]. Business Function: Finance Work Location: Shenzhen Futian 1 Office--LOC_HGST_Futian1

Responsibilities

The role involves leading monthly, quarterly, and annual COGS forecasting across nine factories, consolidating these forecasts, and developing infrastructure like tools and dashboards for real-time visibility. This position also requires partnering with various stakeholders to support business cases and financial analysis while driving process efficiency improvements.