Executive Assistant to CFO

Western Digital - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Executive

San Jose, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Executive Assistant will support the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Western Digital, acting as a trusted advisor and managing high-level administrative tasks with discretion and confidentiality. This role involves optimizing workflows and communication across various teams, including Global Operations and Corporate Marketing, while also being a core member of the c-suite administrative team. The ideal candidate will be strategic, organized, and innovative, thriving in a fast-paced environment and demonstrating excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the CFO's calendar and coordinate schedules across C-suite executives and business partners.
• Assist in planning and organizing internal and external meetings, including obtaining briefing documents and creating briefing packets for business trips.
• Manage complex international and domestic travel arrangements, including processing passports and visas.
• Manage expense reports and coordinate with technical support teams for meetings and events.
• Partner with the Chief of Staff and Business & People Partner on special projects, including research and analysis.
• Cascade organizational information to administrative team members and provide mentorship.

Requirements

• Experience supporting at the C-suite level in a public company, preferably in high tech.
• Experience working with Board Committees is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows desktop applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Great attention to detail and maturity to handle confidential information.
• Intuitive problem-solver with the ability to prioritize and manage complex issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Collaborative style and team player.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate deliverables and plan ahead.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan