EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Planning Financial Analyst. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD. We are looking for a candidate with a strong understanding of business and industry trends to apply quantitative analysis towards improving operational performance and communicating financial analyses to management.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preparation and analysis of periodic management reporting of financial results for assigned areas.
- Helps design new and more effective budgets and forecasts.
- Performs ad hoc financial analysis of existing business or new opportunities and offers recommendations.
- Acts extensively as an internal consultant for other Business units.
- Supports the business development group with market research, competitive analysis, and merger and acquisition activities.
- Identifies and tracks key indicators to monitor organization performance and prepare competitive analysis and benchmarking.
- Conducts project reviews with financial oversight.
- Support Corporate Treasury activities including daily funding, cash reporting, and cash forecasting.
- Assist with quarterly debt compliance activities and credit facility reporting.
Basic Requirements
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 5+ years’ experience analyzing financial data
- 5+ years’ experience performing variance analysis and reporting
- 5+ years’ experience of advanced Excel with the ability to create complex financial models
- 3+ years’ experience developing budgets and forecasts
Preferred Qualifications
- MS/MBA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial measurements such as working capital, net present value, internal rate of return, and return on capital investment.
- Experience using Hyperion Suite of products such as Planning, HFM and EssBase.
- Superior Excel modeling skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills; proven ability to present information to all levels of management.
- Initiative with the commitment and ability to meet monthly closing and forecasting deadlines.
- Corporate Treasury exposure and/or experience.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
- Quick to learn and willingness to go to the details to find issues and work with other teams to solve issues.
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!
- Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)
- Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
- Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.
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