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Manager – Retail Finance and Programs

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Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Enterprise Software
Data & Analytics

Expert

Milpitas, CA, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • The soft skill set to work cross functionally, with the Retail Segment, Sales, Demand Planning, Pricing, Claims Department, IT, BU Finance leads, and Customer contacts
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with a desire to drive change/improvements.
  • Proficiency in Excel, with previous experience utilizing reporting and data analytics tools
  • Attention to detail, along with the ability to 'self check'
  • Ability to drive and influence change
  • 9+ years of work experience in Data Analytics / Accounting / Business Finance / Pricing
  • The ability to multi task, and work in a fast paced, changing environment
Responsibilities
  • With a team of 2-3 people, managing the forecasting process for Revenue, Opex, and Headcount across the Retail segment
  • Reviewing business cases for New Products / Platforms
  • Analyzing data to help provide insights to the business on demand/pricing, and optimizations of the business.
  • Reconciling programs created within the tool we utilize (Model N), with that of the customer.
  • Suggesting process improvements so as to mitigate both accounting and operational risks.
  • Utilizing an understanding the Retail business programs and promotions, for both the Flash and HDD BUs, to help ensure accurate programs calculations and provide key commentary on Retail business trends.
  • Ensuring that the programs expected to be enabled are forecasted for accordingly, and tracked on a 'real time' basis.
  • Doing deep dives into programs related issues where required, to understand and eventually solve issues.
  • Have a vision for process improvements and change, partnering with other analysts and IT to automate/semi-automate solutions

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