SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis

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 Mobile and Gen Mobile.
Department Summary
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), the Senior Vice President ("SVP"), Financial Planning & Analysis ("FP&A") will be responsible for leading the FP&A function for the company which serves as a valued partner to EchoStar segment leaders and senior EchoStar leadership. The SVP, FP&A will lead a team of approximately 90+ individuals responsible for providing timely, accurate reporting and analytics, offer data-driven insights and recommendations, and will drive operational excellence in the finance function. In addition, the SVP of FP&A will be responsible for supporting corporate development, M&A activities, and financing for the company. This highly visible role will partner with the CEO, CFO, and executive leadership team to analyze the portfolio, set strategies to generate value, and lead the execution of key initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, and business development projects aligned with EchoStar's strategic and economic priorities. This role will lead 12 teams: Corporate Financial Planning, Corporate Financial Analysis, Retail Wireless Finance, Video Services (DISH and Sling TV), Treasury, Risk, Financial Control Group, IHS Finance, Manufacturing and Distribution Finance, Marketing Finance, Programming Finance, and DISH Technologies Finance. This role may expand to manage other Finance teams currently reporting outside of the CFO chain of command.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting - Direct all annual planning and budgeting, forecasting, finance, and cash management functions. Create executive and Board-level presentations for budgets, forecasts (quarterly, annual, and long-term), and actuals vs. targets variances and KPI reporting, and prepare quarterly and monthly reporting packages for presentation to executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Analytics / Decision Support - Develop and utilize data-driven analytics, including reports and dashboards, to generate value-added insights and actionable recommendations to drive growth and influence KPIs. Support the CFO and business unit leadership in developing the long-term and short-term financial goals for the business.
• Merger & Analysis Support - Collaborate with executives and operational leaders to vet opportunities based on their strategic and economic characteristics. Oversee discounted cash flow valuation model including sensitivities for transaction-specific variables including, but not limited to, growth, cost savings, capital requirements, tax attributes and one-time costs. Coordinate with management, external legal counsel and advisers for both EchoStar and its counterparties while negotiating terms throughout all phases of a transaction. Oversee recurring and ad hoc subscriber economic analysis for existing and new customer offers/promotions/pricing for DISH, Sling, and Boost Mobile.
• Leadership and Culture - Lead and energize EchoStar's finance team, building a high-performance team and culture. Evaluate talent/performance and effectively manage the FP&A team. Promote a strong sense of urgency for reaching goals and key deliverables. Manage team's work-life balance while still delivering results and driving high performance, leading by example.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have 12-15+ years of broad and deep financial and operational experience with significant experience in and leadership of a financial planning & analysis function.
• Ideally, s/he will have experience in telecommunications, digital media, media, entertainment, technology, the internet, or a subscription-based industry.
• This individual will have a demonstrated track record of leading a world-class FP&A organization in a high-growth, high-change environment.
• Demonstrated financial leadership skills and expertise with an emphasis on financial analysis, models, budgeting, management reporting, and forecasting.
• This individual will have experience leading FP&A for a company or division with a minimum of $3-5 billion in revenues. Ideally, in addition to FP&A experience, s/he will also have experience in operational finance, which may include divisional CFO responsibilities.
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excelling in high-performance, analytic and data-driven cultures.
• The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations
• The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; is widely viewed as a strong developer of others. Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team
• Preference will be given to individuals with both large company division/corporate, and entrepreneurial high-growth company experience. A BA/BS in a related discipline is required; MBA preferred, CFA or CPA preferred. Experience in telecommunication and/or with subscription-based models is a plus.

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $300,000.00/Year - $400,000.00/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.