Lead Financial Analyst

EchoStar Corporation

$96K — $137K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MBA or Master of Science in Finance required.
  • 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
  • Background in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, or private equity is essential.
  • Industry experience in Technology, Media, or Communications is a plus.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Enterprise Performance Management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive 3-statement rolling forecast and long-term financial plan for leadership insights.
  • Collaborate with department heads to enhance operational drivers and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Present weekly financial updates and analysis to Finance leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Conduct dynamic financial modeling and ad hoc transaction analyses, including M&A evaluations.
  • Leverage AI-driven tools to optimize financial modeling processes and improve reporting efficiency.

Benefits

  • Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • 401(k) Plan with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Flexible time off policy.
Full Job Description
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

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $96,250.00/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.

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.

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.

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