Financial Analyst

Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
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
The Financial Analyst will monitor daily financial activity, produce weekly and monthly reporting, forecast, and complete financial analysis. Additionally, they will analyze the financial impact of enterprise projects and make recommendations based on that analysis. While this is a Financial Analyst role, this role will have a particular focus on the Accounting side of the team, however there will also be some light forecasting and budgeting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develops a thorough understanding of their financial area in order to serve as the Subject Matter Expert, which involves the communication of financial results within and outside of the department, identifying areas of improvement, and working with operations teams to help them understand financial impacts
• Communicates monthly departmental accruals and invoices, as well as quarterly purchase order requests, to the Accounting department
• Monitors and reports on financial activity, and effectively communicates any outliers
• Identify trends in the financial results to facilitate strategic business decisions
• Works well as both an autonomous contributor and member of a larger analytical team, while also working cross-functionally with other departments
• Creates detailed and accurate forecasts to facilitate future business decisions
• Works well with deadlines, while also being able to adapt well to change in a dynamic business environment
• Reconciles financials and resolves variances with the Accounting department during the month-end process
• Effectively communicates monthly financial results to department and company leadership
• Completes cost-benefit analysis for enterprise projects to understand the financial impact
• Create ad-hoc reports as requested in a timely and accurate manner, assist leadership with various tasks and items as needed, comply with all company policies and departmental procedures, ensuring honest and ethical conduct at all times while maintaining a positive attitude

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and 1 year experience in a finance related role; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with analytical reporting, data analysis, forecasting, and making recommendations based off of gathered information

Skills and Qualifications:

• Natural curiosity to explore complex problems and offer well-thought out solutions; ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Advanced-level skill and experience with Microsoft Excel
• SQL experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, procedures and instructions, write routine reports and correspondence, speak effectively before groups of vendors and fellow employees
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, interpret an extensive variety of technical and non-technical instructions, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $90,000.00/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: DISH 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.