Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager – Wafer Site Responsible for leading Wafer site financial planning and analysis activities to support strategic decision‑making and operational efficiency. This role partners closely with site operations, central finance, and cross‑functional teams to drive cost optimization, automation, and transformation initiatives, and ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement in financial processes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead and develop a high‑performing FP&A team of two Finance Analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement with strong analytical and business‑partnering capabilities. Assist GMs to drive operational efficiency and performance improvement. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning for site spending, capital, inventory, and operational costs. Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast; provide insights and recommendations to improve results. Consolidate divisional spending and perform detailed product‑level cost analysis. Drive blueprint cost initiatives to optimize cost structures and improve profitability. Champion automation and transformation projects to enhance financial processes and reporting accuracy. Collaborate with operations to track and control departmental budgets, unit rates, scrap, and inventory. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational and financial decision‑making. Develop business cases for strategic initiatives and capital investments. Act as finance representative at site, ensuring smooth implementation of financial policies and processes. Serve as communication bridge between central finance and site operations. Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and analyses. Participate in ad‑hoc projects and strategic initiatives as assigned. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA/CFA preferred. 5‑7 years of financial management experience, preferably in manufacturing or automotive industry. Experience in leading financial transformation and automation projects. Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and financial reporting tools. Strong understanding of budgeting processes and accounting principles. Preferred Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA). Experience in multinational manufacturing companies. Exposure to capital budgeting and strategic financial planning. Business case development and project management experience. Ability to manage routine workload and ad‑hoc projects with minimal supervision. Skills Strong financial analytical and planning skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to convey complex financial data to non‑financial stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. Strong project management and business case development skills. Ability to evaluate the impact of assumption changes and recommend improvements. Team‑oriented with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs. Problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach to challenges. Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Harassment of any individual on any of these characteristics is prohibited. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and hiring process. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io to request accommodations. Notice: Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Report any such requests to the Ethics Helpline or View email address on click.appcast.io. Compensation & Benefits Details The salary range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, performance, and location. Eligible employees may receive overtime pay if applicable, and shift differential pay if the assigned shift requires it. Employees may be considered for bonuses under Western Digital’s Short‑Term Incentive Plan, Sales Incentive Plan, and Long‑Term Incentive Program (RSUs). Not all roles are eligible for all incentive plans. Benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life/accident/disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, tax‑advantaged savings plans, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and employee stock purchase plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Western Digital