Principal 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 Mobile and GenMobile.
Department Summary
Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Deployment organization is building the country's first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
DISH Wireless is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst for a fast-paced, highly technical business environment. This position will focus on key projects within the CTO Org and Cloud platform to enhance reporting, improve financial processes, and create governance. The role offers opportunities to make significant contributions as the business transitions from a build to run state, ensuring efficient and effective business and financial functions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow into a people manager role, build meaningful relationships, and provide financial oversight for a rapidly growing business.
In this role, you will:

• Prepare the annual budget and rolling forecasts.
• Analyze monthly financial performance and support accounting month-end close activities.
• Build and maintain weekly and monthly models for key operational and financial performance metrics, focusing on cloud consumption.
• Create and deliver financial presentations to leadership, recommending decisions with financial implications and emphasizing cloud environment optimization.
• Leverage financial modeling and a hypothesis-based approach to identify, validate, and quantify multi-year agreements and long-term savings plans.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis on cost-saving opportunities, capital expenditures, and other corporate initiatives, demonstrating critical thinking in complex situations.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• MBA or MS - Finance is a plus but not required
• 4+ years of experience in an accounting/finance environment, preferably in the telecom or tech industries
• 2+ years of Cloud FinOps experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Cloud FinOps Certifications
• Advanced skills in MS Excel
• Proficiency with financial tools (e.g., Smartview, Onestream)
• Understanding of business financial and accounting concepts (Accruals, Reversal, GAAP principles, etc.)
• Intellectual curiosity, outstanding problem solving and strong analytical skills with the ability to seek, organize, analyze, and draw valid conclusions with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills, well-developed oral and written presentation skills, with the ability to summarize complex concepts into understandable and easy-to-follow presentation materials to communicate effectively with senior executives

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/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.
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.