Principal Financial Strategy Analyst

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in‑person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

This role is designed to navigate an evolving content delivery ecosystem by transforming massive, unstructured datasets into strategic blueprints for growth. You will solve the challenge of manual, fragmented reporting by engineering intelligent automation and AI‑driven forecasting models that serve as the company's "source of truth." By bridging the gap between raw data and executive‑level decision-making, this position ensures that financial strategies directly move the needle on the company’s bottom line.

• Lead the design and implementation of a unified, scalable reporting framework that balances high‑level executive summaries with granular, drill‑down capabilities for operational teams.
• Lead the transition from ad‑hoc, siloed data pulling to automated, standardized reporting pipelines that serve as a "single source of truth" for the organization.
• Lead collaborative analytic, reporting, and forecasting projects and provide mentorship to junior analysts.
• Leverage data insights to drive value‑added initiatives within an evolving content delivery ecosystem.
• Build sophisticated financial models that serve as the blueprint for executive‑level decisions, directly moving the needle on the company’s bottom line.
• Act as a market scout by analyzing customer data, global industry shifts, and performance metrics to guide business strategies.
• Spearhead AI/ML innovations in forecasting and analysis, blending creative problem‑solving with technical precision to improve predictive accuracy.
• Lead high‑impact projects that replace manual workflows with intelligent automation and "next‑gen" tech integrations.
• Translate complex data narratives into compelling stories that command the confidence of SVP‑level executives.

• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and Excel to architect sophisticated analytical models and interactive dashboards.
• Critical experience in advanced financial modeling and forecasting, specifically applied to high‑stakes, project‑based investment decisions.
• The ability to navigate, clean, and extract actionable intelligence from massive, unstructured datasets without losing sight of the big‑picture business strategy.
• Exceptional communication skills to synthesize complex technical findings into persuasive narratives for C‑suite stakeholders.
• Discipline in modern project management methodologies with a proven ability to balance high‑volume portfolios and rigorous detail.
• AI literacy and the ability to apply machine learning principles to enhance data efficiency and predictive modeling.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working within a high‑growth content delivery or media ecosystem.

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a field demonstrating logical thinking (Finance, Economics, Data Science, etc.).
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years of experience in a data‑driven analytics or strategic role.
• Required Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • SQL (Advanced querying and data manipulation)
  • Tableau (Dashboard architecture and visualization)
  • Advanced Excel (Sophisticated financial modeling)
  • Predictive Modeling/Advanced Analytics

Visa sponsorship not available for this role.

Compensation: $96,250.00/Year – $/Year

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 complete a pre‑employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed.…