Senior Financial Analyst - IT Finance

Company Summary Echo Star  is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. Department Summary Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

This role solves complex financial management challenges by bridging the gap between IT engineering operations and enterprise financial planning. The position addresses departmental needs for accurate budget ownership, cost transparency, and variance analysis across capital and operating expenditures. Additionally, it resolves issues surrounding technology cost allocation, multi-year vendor commitment risks, and the optimization of IT performance metrics.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and month-end financial summaries while aligning capital and operating expenses with broader departmental roadmaps

Drive IT cost transparency by executing Technology Business Management practices, maintaining taxonomy integrity, and managing defensible showback/chargeback models for business units

Evaluate project investments using total-cost-of-ownership analyses and strategic financial presentations to guide leadership decision-making

Build numerical frameworks and KPI scorecards that accurately benchmark IT cost-efficiency and operational performance over time Leverage AI tools and automated financial modeling to continuously optimize forecasting cycle times and surface cost-saving opportunities

Reconcile vendor accounts, oversee multi-year commitment life cycles, and provide predictive modeling to reduce overall technology financial risk Skills, Experience and Requirements Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):

Advanced expertise in enterprise financial planning, GAAP accrual accounting, and complex financial modeling using Excel and modern ITFM/TBM tooling

Proven success managing technology cost drivers, capital versus operating expense treatments, and multi-year vendor contract life cycles

Strong analytical rigor, variance analysis, and problem-solving abilities to synthesize ambiguous technical data into concrete financial strategies

Outstanding cross-functional communication and relationship-building skills to bridge perspectives between IT technical leaders and executive management

High adaptability in fast-paced environments with a continuous focus on process improvement, data integrity, and dashboard refinement

Practical AI application skills to streamline financial data processing, report generation, and predictive variance analysis

Additional Qualifications:

Active CPA or CMA professional certification

Hands-on experience using Apptio ITFM, Service Now ITFM, or equivalent IT financial platforms

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Minimum Experience:

4+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting, preferably within the technology or telecom sectors

Required Technical

Skills:

Must have at least 4 years of experience with:

Enterprise financial planning and reporting systems such as Oracle, One Stream, Smart View, Essbase, or Adaptive Planning Advanced MS Excel modeling, Power Query (preferred)
Technology Business Management (TBM) cost structures and IT cost allocation models

Visa sponsorship not available for this role Salary Ranges Compensation: $91,476.00/Year - $/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:
Echo Star 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…