Job Information
Western Digital Technologies Manager, Retail Finance and Programs in Milpitas, California
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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
In this role, you will work cross functionally with the Retail Segment, Sales, Demand Planning, Pricing, Claims, IT, and BU Analytics leads.
Qualifications
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
Preference of previous management experience