WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
The Senior Director, Finance - Data Center Segment serves as the principal finance executive for Western Digital's largest and most strategically critical business unit. This role drives the financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and performance management for a multi-billion-dollar Data Center product portfolio spanning enterprise HDD, nearline storage, and next-generation capacity storage solutions serving the world's leading hyperscale cloud providers, enterprise OEMs, and channel partners.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (required)
- MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Business (preferred)
- CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification is a plus
- Progressive finance leadership experience with demonstrated growth in scope, complexity, and responsibility
- Significant experience in technology, hardware, semiconductor, storage, or manufacturing industries - with direct HDD, SSD, or data storage experience considered valuable
- Proven track record of owning revenue and gross margin for a large-scale, multi-product, multi-customer business
More about this role
The Senior Director, Finance - Data Center Segment serves as the principal finance executive for Western Digital's largest and most strategically critical business unit. This role drives the financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and performance management for a multi-billion-dollar Data Center product portfolio spanning enterprise HDD, nearline storage, and next-generation capacity storage solutions serving the world's leading hyperscale cloud providers, enterprise OEMs, and channel partners.
This leader operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and commercial execution -translating complex market dynamics, customer demand signals, and product transitions into actionable financial insights that support executive decision-making at the highest levels of the organization. The Senior Director serves as a trusted advisor to Business Unit leadership and a critical partner to Corporate Finance, ensuring that segment performance is aligned with company-wide profitability objectives and long-range strategic goals.
Beyond financial stewardship, this role carries a significant leadership mandate - building, developing, and supporting a finance organization while establishing...
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