Western Digital Technologies

Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Western Digital Technologies • $210K — $250K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related fields within the technology industry.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on profitability drivers and financial results.
  • Proven track record of process improvement and financial system enhancements.
  • Exceptional communication skills, particularly for engaging senior leadership.
  • Ambitious mindset with a passion for process innovation and improvement.
  • Expertise in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic business plans and operating budgets alongside executive leadership.
  • Enhance forecasting methodologies to gain insights into financial performance.
  • Conduct financial analysis for major strategic initiatives and capital allocation decisions.
  • Translate corporate strategies into actionable financial objectives and resource plans.
  • Guide and improve reporting processes for executive performance and Board materials.
  • Monitor operational metrics, driving consistent productivity improvements.
  • Perform ad hoc analyses to support essential business decisions.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation time and sick leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance coverage.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts for tax-advantaged savings.
  • Tuition reimbursement and other voluntary benefits like pet insurance and legal plans.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and a 401(k) retirement plan with company savings options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis will serve as the primary finance leader for setting the strategic vision and direction of the FP&A organization. Reporting into the SVP Corporate Finance, this leader will partner with the executive leadership team in developing, tracking and optimizing WD's financial performance. This leader will lead the development of the company's short and long-range financial plans, annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, short-and long-term operating expense, and executive performance reporting.

A successful candidate will combine deep financial expertise with strong business acumen, operational discipline, executive presence, and the ability to influence senior leaders across the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work closely with the executive leadership team to develop short and long-term strategic business plans, annual operating budgets along with associated tracking and reporting. Proactively work with the executive leadership team in establishing appropriate spending levels and incentive programs to drive continued innovation while at the same time improving key operating metrics.
  • Develop robust forecasting methodologies and processes to improve visibility into revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, free cash flow, and capital requirements.
  • Provide rigorous financial analysis and decision support for major strategic initiatives, investments, acquisitions, capital allocation decisions, and other new ventures.
  • Translate corporate strategy into actionable financial plans, performance targets, and resource allocation decisions (operating expense and capital expenditures).
  • Providing insights and guidance into our various reporting processes, including executive level performance packages, management packages and Board of Directors material.
  • Leading the development, monitoring and reporting of key operational metrics and driving processes to improve consistent productivity and efficiency improvements.
  • Performing ad hoc financial analysis to support key business decisions.
  • Working with internal teams to develop detailed peer reviews and competitive financial analysis.
  • Support the quarterly earnings cycle in partnership with Investor Relations and Accounting, including guidance development, consensus and street-model reconciliation, and the financial narrative provided to external stakeholders.


Qualifications
  • 15+ years relevant experience in Finance, Accounting or related fields in the technology industry.
  • Strong analytical and business acumen, with a demonstrated ability to understand profitability drivers and to deliver financial results.
  • A proven track record of process improvement including experience with financial systems and process change initiatives.
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills at senior levels, with the ability to interpret and summarize data to aid management in achieving strategic and operational goals.
  • Driven and ambitious attitude with a high energy level, growth mindset and passion for identifying and driving process improvements.
  • Confidence and experience to take high level goals and develop and execute plans to achieve those goals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Confidence collaborating across all levels of the organization and with presenting to the executive leadership team.
  • Ability to challenge the norms and existing processes and relentlessly look for ways to add value and to position the organization for success
  • Ability to effectively manage projects.
  • Expert level user of Excel, PowerPoint and modeling skills.


Additional Information

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 11/30/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

Compensation & Benefits Details
  • An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
  • The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
  • If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
  • You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
  • Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

About Western Digital Technologies

Western Technology Investment is a venture capital firm that specializes in offering acquisition financing to revenue-generating firms. The firm provides debt and lease financing to venture capital backed technology companies.

Western Digital Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Western Digital Technologies, a leader in data storage solutions, where we are committed to empowering our global team of professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company at the forefront of technological innovation and digital storage.

Work You’ll Do

At Western Digital Technologies, you will be part of a dynamic team that drives data innovation across various industries. Our commitment to excellence and leadership in the technology sector provides a unique platform for professionals to influence the future of digital storage and management solutions.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

Western Digital Technologies offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a more senior role, our company is eager to support your professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with Western Digital Technologies through our internship programs. These positions are designed to give you hands-on experience and insights into our day-to-day operations, preparing you for a full-time role in our company. Interns at Western Digital Technologies gain invaluable industry knowledge, networking opportunities, and professional skills under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Benefits and Culture

We pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, innovation, and leadership. Western Digital Technologies is dedicated to providing employees with a supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to be their best. Our benefits package is comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee wellness programs, and significant career development opportunities.

Join Our Team

We are continuously hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive innovation in the technology space. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests on our careers page. At Western Digital Technologies, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Professional Development and Training

Advance your career with Western Digital Technologies through our professional development programs. We offer a range of training and development options, including leadership training, skills enhancement workshops, and diversity training sessions to help you grow as a leader and innovator in our industry.

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Learn more about Western Digital Technologies
Size
65,600 employees
Market Cap
$9.9 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$167 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
-0.3%
Revenue
$16.3 billion
NASDAQ
WDC
* Ladders Estimates

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