Lead Financial Analyst - Wireless Planning

EchoStar•Littleton, CO

About The Position

The Lead Financial Analyst supports multi-year strategic financial planning, budgeting, and performance management across retail wireless operations. The role connects high-level strategy with channel-level execution to promote financial accountability, operational alignment, and scalable growth. Through financial modeling, P&L variance analysis, and decision-support analytics, the analyst addresses complex financial challenges and helps sales leaders maximize profitability. The position partners with sales channel leaders and department heads to provide financial support, KPI tracking, profitability modeling, and analytics. It also oversees financial compliance, project management for strategic finance initiatives, and process improvements, while using data and AI tools to automate workflows, improve forecasting models, and produce executive reporting. Candidates must participate in at least one in-person interview. Visa sponsorship is not available. The role requires successful completion of a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
At least 7 years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or strategic financial management.
At least 7 years of experience with corporate FP&A, annual budgeting, and multi-year rolling forecast models.
At least 7 years of experience with P&L variance analysis, financial support for sales channels, and profitability modeling.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning platforms.
Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and multi-year strategic planning.
Strong P&L management capabilities and understanding of financial compliance standards, governance, and project management.
AI literacy and ability to apply AI to automate financial workflows, enhance predictive modeling, and accelerate executive reporting.
Experience supporting sales channels and operational teams through cross-functional collaboration, data interpretation, and strategic decision support.
Willingness to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Responsibilities

Lead multi-year financial planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecast models across retail wireless sales channels and operating units.
Partner with sales channel leaders and department heads to provide financial support, KPI tracking, profitability modeling, and decision-support analytics.
Conduct monthly variance analysis of actual results against forecasts and budgets, identify operational drivers, and recommend actions.
Oversee financial compliance and project management for strategic finance initiatives.
Drive continuous process improvements.
Use data and AI tools to automate workflows, streamline forecasting models, and produce executive reporting.