Senior Financial Analyst - FinOps and Accounting

EchoStar•Centennial, CO

17d

About The Position

The Financial Controls Group drives financial operations and marketing spend management within Corporate Finance to ensure accurate, timely reporting. This role resolves spend tracking discrepancies, streamlines month-end accrual workflows, and enforces financial compliance across cross-functional marketing tactics. The position addresses reporting inefficiencies by identifying and integrating AI and automation into core financial operations. Success relies on accurate spend data analysis, precise variance reporting, and scalable financial tracking infrastructure.

Requirements

Advanced expertise in financial reporting, GAAP analysis, P&L review, accrual accounting, and budget forecasting
Applied proficiency in AI literacy and automation tools, such as Gemini, Claude, Python, Databricks, or AWS Bedrock, to optimize financial workflows
High-level command of Microsoft Excel, including data modeling, macro development/maintenance, and query tools like OneStream Data Query
Critical experience analyzing expenditure data, maintaining financial infrastructure, and executing under tight deadlines
Professional capability to manage enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms (such as Oracle or PeopleSoft) and cloud collaboration tools
Clear analytical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills required to present financial data to management
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Minimum Experience: 3 to 4 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or financial operations
Advanced Microsoft Excel (data modeling, macros, data query tools)
Core ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft)
Financial reporting tools and process automation technologies (e.g., Python, AI platforms)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Google Cloud Project (GCP) or AWS Bedrock environments.
Familiarity with financial reporting tools like Orbit Report/Query

Responsibilities

Facilitate month-end accounting processes, including spend analysis, account reconciliation, accruals management, and variance reporting to support departmental financial goals
Implement AI and automation solutions using tools like Gemini, Python, or GCP to eliminate manual task work, reduce error rates, and expand reporting capabilities across Video Services Finance programs
Manage rolling accruals and financial corrections by leading resolution meetings with internal clients, establishing documentation standards, and aligning management on adjustments
Oversee Google Drive financial tracking infrastructure and complex Excel data models to ensure data integrity across spend forecasts and actuals
Execute vendor billing reviews and transactional oversight to verify cost accuracy, maintain procedural compliance, and complete departmental volume deadlines
Partner cross-functionally with Marketing Tactic Owners and Finance peers to deliver ad hoc financial analysis and forecast alignment