Principal Financial Analyst

EchoStar; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 101,925 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Plan with company match

Versatile health perks

Job summary

EchoStar is seeking a Finance professional in Englewood, Colorado, to develop financial strategies and forecasts to support business growth. The role requires a strong background in financial modeling and analytics, along with 5+ years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have exceptional teamwork and presentation skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $101,925 to $137,500 per year, along with comprehensive health benefits and a flexible time-off plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, preferably in Technology, Media or Communications industries.
• Positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills.
• Experience in investment banking, consulting, or private equity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling forecast for strategic planning.
• Analyze financial data and communicate insights to leadership.
• Design and manage models to track financial progress.

Skills

Complex 3-statement financial modeling

Excellent teamwork skills

Expert-level Microsoft Excel

Strong organizational skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or MS-Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

OneStream

SmartView

Essbase

Google Suite

Job description

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Department Summary

Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a rolling forecast, leveraging key business inputs to create a comprehensive long-term strategic plan and financial outlook for the enterprise
• Partner with department heads to refine operational drivers that impact top-line growth and margin expansion
• Monitor working capital trends (DSO, DPO, Inventory) within cash model
• Develop 3-statement modeling for the consolidated business and various segments
• Maintain a weekly consolidated forecast driven by key inputs from the business; articulate updates to Finance leadership and the CFO
• Serve as the main point of contact for questions regarding financial projections
• Regularly meet with Finance leadership and the CFO to provide key insights to the consolidated financial performance/climate
• Prepare quarterly presentations and support to be presented to senior leadership and the Board of Directors
• Design and manage multiple models to track financial progress, identify trends, and perform ad hoc analysis, including M&A transaction analysis, to inform our leadership team; gain insight through interaction with departments across the company
• Analyze and interpret financial data and communicate explanations and recommendations to company leadership; develop understanding of key drivers of results
• Utilize your creativity to develop solutions outside-of-the-box

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• MBA or MS-Finance is a plus
• 5+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, preferably in Technology, Media or Communications industries

Skills and Qualifications:

• Candidates will have a background in complex 3-statement financial modeling, valuation, and transaction-oriented finance; experience in investment banking, consulting, corporate development, or private equity preferred
• Bring a positive attitude every day
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel with professional proficiency in Enterprise Performance Management tools (OneStream, SmartView, Essbase)
• Proficient in Google Suite – primarily Sheets and Slides
• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to establish productive working relationships with other departments and personnel
• Well-developed oral and written presentation skills, with the ability to summarize complex concepts into understandable and easy-to-follow presentation materials
• Ability to define problems, seek and collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Initiative to challenge current processes to improve efficiency and quality of deliverables to our internal customers
• Experience with or ability to work in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $101,925.00/Year – $137,500.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We encourage applicants to redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school or graduation from application documents before submission and throughout our application process. EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [e-mail] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)