Finance Analyst

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. We are a company of problem solvers, offering technologies, HDDs, and platforms under Western Digital®, WD®, and ™ for business, professionals, and consumers. We partner with some of the world’s largest organizations to enable safe, connected systems and data storage for the AI era, 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 analysts 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

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration
• 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

PREFERRED:

• 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 based on protected characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations, including poster notices and pay transparency requirements. Western Digital is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities. For accommodation requests, please email  with the job title and requisition number.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the Final date to receive applications will be 04/12/2026 (3 months from posting), though we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire before the deadline. If we do not hire for this role by the deadline, we will update the posting with a new anticipated deadline.

• An employee’s pay position…