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Leigh Nguyen
04-11-2006, 04:47 PM
Seagate Technologies, Scotts Valley, CA

Seagate Technologies is currently seeking a full-time Finance Manager/Sr. Manager. This individual will be responsible for leading the ongoing revenue and cost financial planning and forecasting for disk drives in various market segments as well as the corporate financial reporting. Develop in depth financial analysis to set top down Corporate revenue and margin target guidelines and roll bottom up gross margin plans by business partnering closely with sales ops, pricing teams, and the factory. Identify and analyze risk and opportunity, and budget vs. actual to facilitate executive decision-making.

Position Description:
Provide leadership to analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly revenue and margin to outlook & forecast; develop analyses to set top down revenue and margin targets based on historical and forward looking trends, internal sales strategies, Seagate's product roadmap, supply/demand situation, business unit dynamics, competitors' activities, and market pulse; manage bottom up revenue and cost reporting and forecasting process to ensure all stakeholders and business partners expectations are met; interact closely with business partners for 'what if' sensitivity analysis of pricing, sales programs, sales strategies, margins impact, volume upside or risk; maintain forecast accuracy trends (waterfall charts), Executive Dashboard, PVMs & CVMs reports, erosion, AUP & AUC trend, gross margin analysis, freight-out analysis, scrap monitoring, master build schedules tracking, and all revenue and cost reporting schedules for the Board of Directors package; develop the best-in-class Organized For Growth (OFG) revenue and cost reporting and forecasting process; perform any ad hoc projects as required to support management decision making.
This position will also be responsible for managing staff; analyzing data and making level appropriate decisions without higher level management input.

Experience Required:
Minimum 7 years experience in financial analysis and business operations in high-tech manufacturing company, preferably in the Revenue and Cost areas. Demonstrated expertise in the use of forecasting tools, sensitivity analysis, and project management. Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast paced, challenging environment that requires high level of independent judgment and strong attention to detail. Requires excellent leadership and communication skills. Advanced skills in Essbase, Oracle, Crystal ball, MS Excel (formula & charts), and PowerPoint.

Education:
BS in Accounting, Finance or equivalent work experience; MBA preferred.

Compensation:
We offer a very competitive salary, 15% target bonus, and excellent benefits package including 401(K) plan. Please apply online via our website at: http://jobsearch.seagate.careers.monster.com/

If you have any questions, please contact: Jon.J.Gundersgaard@seagate.com


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