Lead Financial Analyst

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.

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.

 

The enterprise requires clear visibility into long-term financial performance, cash flow, and operational growth drivers to support strategic decision-making. This role addresses complex financial forecasting needs by building dynamic models, tracking working capital trends, and evaluating strategic transactions. Through cross-departmental collaboration and financial analysis, the role provides leadership and the CFO with data-driven insights necessary to optimize margins and meet key business targets.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Develop and maintain a consolidated 3-statement rolling forecast and long-term financial plan to provide leadership with actionable insights for enterprise growth
• Partner with department heads to evaluate operational drivers, optimize working capital trends, and identify opportunities for top-line expansion and margin improvement
• Present weekly forecast updates and quarterly financial performance analyses directly to Finance leadership, the CFO, and the Board of Directors
• Execute dynamic financial modeling and ad hoc transaction analyses, including M&A evaluations, to inform corporate strategic initiatives
• Leverage AI-driven forecasting and analytics tools to streamline financial modeling processes, enhance variance analysis, and accelerate reporting efficiency

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What You’ll Bring)

• Ability to construct, maintain, and audit complex, consolidated 3-statement financial models and valuation frameworks
• AI Application skills to evaluate, implement, and utilize automated data analysis tools for enhanced financial forecasting and efficiency
• Expertise in utilizing Enterprise Performance Management tools alongside advanced spreadsheet applications to extract, interpret, and present multi-segment financial data
• Critical experience in corporate finance, valuation, M&A transaction analysis, or strategic financial planning within high-throughput environments
• Strong collaborative and analytical capabilities to cross-functionally identify operational problems, establish facts, and articulate data-driven solutions to executive leadership

Additional Qualifications

• MBA or Master of Science in Finance
• Background in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, or private equity
• Industry experience in Technology, Media, or Communications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
• Required Technical Skills: Must have experience with:

• Expert-level Microsoft Excel
• Enterprise Performance Management tools (e.g., OneStream, SmartView, Essbase)
• Google Suite (primarily Sheets and Slides)

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

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.

 

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. 

 

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

 

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

 

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 the 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. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your 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 on 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 leaves@dish.com 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)