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Finance Manager

Forecasting & Reporting

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Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Management
SAP Products
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in a corporate/group finance management position
  • MBA OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
  • Strong Problem-Solving skills and analytical skills
  • Ability to work across multiple cross functional teams
  • Global collaboration and communication abilities
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel modelling Skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and integrity of financial information
  • Working knowledge of Power BI and SAP preferred
Responsibilities
  • Manage and responsible for all aspects of Corporate Cash Forecasting, Accounts Receivable Close and Monthly Close Reporting
  • Key strategic member of Collections Forecasting team to provides primary AR/Collections inputs to corporate Free Cash Flow Forecast, by extrapolating revenue forecasts into cash timing
  • Collaborate with BU Finance Management Teams on revenue forecast roll ups, leveraging corporate reporting tools to generate models aligned to business needs that track forecast and actual collectible revenue attainment
  • Analyze and evaluate accuracy of the forecast inputs/sources and influence business partners for continuous improvements
  • Review weekly bottoms-up collections forecasts from global AR/collections analysts
  • Compare accuracy between forecast model to input provided by the Global Collection Organization
  • Publish weekly scorecard for global forecast and provide performance feedback to downstream teams.
  • Create a database of customer-level payment trends
  • Partner with Treasury management on analytics and decision support for liquidity actions
  • Prepare monthly & quarterly management reporting package for senior leaders, in collaboration with global managers to provide insights on customer accounts
  • Prepare weekly and monthly customer deduction activities and trend analysis
  • Support monthly AR close activities
  • Prepare and maintain audit PBC and work with auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audit
  • Support SOX audit walkthrough with internal and external auditors

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For instance, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company not only sells storage devices but also provides support and maintenance services, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. The goal of Western Digital is to be a trusted partner for businesses by delivering high-value storage solutions that meet their diverse data management needs.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Western Digital's continuous product innovation, such as the 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD, positions it as a leader in high-performance storage solutions.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, including a $500,000 investment in new space in San Jose, indicates robust growth and development opportunities.
  • Strategic investments from firms like Los Angeles Capital Management LLC reflect strong market confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive data storage market requires Western Digital to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The company's broad product portfolio may lead to challenges in maintaining quality and consistency across all offerings.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital's extensive product portfolio, including NAS, SAN, and hyper-converged infrastructure, caters to a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to SMEs, unlike competitors who may focus on niche markets.
  • The company's focus on high-value storage solutions like the JetStor brand and all-flash arrays optimized for maximum I/O applications sets it apart in the data storage market.
  • Western Digital's commitment to innovation is evident in its recent launch of the world's largest 2TB 3D QLC flash memory chip, showcasing its technological leadership.

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan