Finance Analyst

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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 San Disk® Professional 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.

The Senior FP&A Analyst plays a key role in supporting strategic financial planning, performance analysis, and decision‑making across the organization. This position is responsible for delivering high‑quality financial insights, driving process improvements, close collaboration with Wafer Operations team and supporting automation initiatives. The role also involves mentoring analyst 1 & 2 and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to enhance financial visibility and business outcomes.

• Lead financial analysis and reporting for key business areas, providing insights to support strategic decisions
• Prepare and review monthly performance reports, including variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Support the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑range financial plans
• Perform detailed cost analysis at product, department, and divisional levels to identify efficiency opportunities
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to align financial plans with business strategies
• Drive automation and digitalization of FP&A processes to improve reporting accuracy and cycle time
• Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, investment analysis, and business cases
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development
• Participate in transformation projects aimed at improving financial systems, tools, and processes
• Support internal and external audits with accurate and timely financial documentation
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal control mechanisms
• Authorize financial reports, forecast inputs, and budget adjustments within delegated limits

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in FP&A, cost analysis, or financial reporting in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and financial reporting tools

• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Exposure to automation and digital transformation projects
• Experience in mentoring or coaching junior team members
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong business acumen and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or…