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Original Job Post

Western Digital · 3 days ago

Financial Analyst 4, Cost & Inventory

Milpitas, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $154K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide monthly rolling forecast, and annual operation plan for indirect product costs and manufacturing variances (OCOGS).

Conduct period end actual vs. forecast variance analysis, especially as it relates to manufacturing variances, reserves, and inventory capitalization.

Coordinate Inventory forecast and related variance analysis; collaborate with the supply chain team / BU teams to optimize inventory level.

Perform scenario analyses on company’s gross margin and inventory for strategic decision making.

Establish and maintain a pulse on the operational risks and opportunities to proactively report deviations to the forecast.

Collaborate with program managers and cross-functional teams to support new product cost assessments, cost reduction initiatives, and lean manufacturing or continuous improvement projects.

Drive standardization across disparate financial practices and consolidation methodologies.

Recommend and implement process improvements for forecasts, various metrics, processes/models, and reports.

Ad hoc requests assigned by managers.

Qualification

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Manufacturing experienceOperationsFinanceHDDSemiconductorsConsumer electronic assemblyAdvanced Excel skillsData analysisFinancial modelingPivot tablesCost accounting principlesStandard costing methodologiesFinancial forecasting techniquesProblem-solvingPresentationCommunicationFlexibleCollaborativeDynamic team playerDisciplineFocus under pressurePassion for knowledgeContinuous improvement

Required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing (Operations, Engineering, or Finance), preferably in HDD, semiconductors, or consumer electronic assembly.

Advanced Excel skills, including expertise in data analysis, financial modeling, pivot tables.

Knowledge of cost accounting principles, standard costing methodologies, and financial forecasting techniques.

Good analytic, presentation, and communication skills

Flexible, collaborative, and a dynamic team player with strong problem-solving abilities.

Demonstrated ability to work with discipline, adhere to deadlines, and maintain focus under pressure.

Passion for knowledge, learning, and continuous improvement.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field required.

Benefits

Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program with RSUs or cash equivalents

Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, life, accident and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) Plan

Company

Western Digital

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Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.

Founded in 1970

Milpitas, California, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.westerndigital.com

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