SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis
US-CO-Englewood
Attract-careers1
Req #: 87726
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), the Senior Vice President ("SVP"), Financial Planning & Analysis ("FP&A") will be responsible for leading the FP&A function for the company which serves as a valued partner to EchoStar segment leaders and senior EchoStar leadership. The SVP, FP&A will lead a team of approximately 90+ individuals responsible for providing timely, accurate reporting and analytics, offer data-driven insights and recommendations, and will drive operational excellence in the finance function. In addition, the SVP of FP&A will be responsible for supporting corporate development, M&A activities, and financing for the company. This highly visible role will partner with the CEO, CFO, and executive leadership team to analyze the portfolio, set strategies to generate value, and lead the execution of key initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, and business development projects aligned with EchoStar's strategic and economic priorities.
This role will lead 12 teams: Corporate Financial Planning, Corporate Financial Analysis, Retail Wireless Finance, Video Services (DISH and Sling TV), Treasury, Risk, Financial Control Group, IHS Finance, Manufacturing and Distribution Finance, Marketing Finance, Programming Finance, and DISH Technologies Finance. This role may expand to manage other Finance teams currently reporting outside of the CFO chain of command.
Key Responsibilities:
* Direct all annual planning and budgeting, forecasting, finance, and cash management functions
* Create executive and Board-level presentations for budgets, forecasts (quarterly, annual, and long-term), and actuals vs. targets variances and KPI reporting, and prepare quarterly and monthly reporting packages for presentation to executive management and the Board of Directors
* Develop and utilize data-driven analytics, including reports and dashboards, to generate value-added insights and actionable recommendations to drive growth and influence KPIs
* Support the CFO and business unit leadership in developing the long-term and short-term financial goals for the business
* Collaborate with executives and operational leaders to vet opportunities based on their strategic and economic characteristics
* Oversee discounted cash flow valuation model including sensitivities for transaction-specific variables including, but not limited to, growth, cost savings, capital requirements, tax attributes and one-time costs
* Coordinate with management, external legal counsel and advisers for both EchoStar and its counterparties while negotiating terms throughout all phases of a transaction
* Oversee recurring and ad hoc subscriber economic analysis for existing and new customer offers/promotions/pricing for DISH, Sling, and Boost Mobile
* Lead and energize EchoStar's finance team, building a high-performance team and culture
* Evaluate talent/performance and effectively manage the FP&A team
* Promote a strong sense of urgency for reaching goals and key deliverables
* Manage team's work-life balance while still delivering results and driving high performance, leading by example
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
* BA/BS in a related discipline is required; MBA preferred, CFA or CPA preferred.
* 12 - 15+ years of broad and deep financial and operational experience with significant experience in and leadership of a financial planning & analysis function
* Experience in telecommunications, digital media, media, entertainment, technology, the internet, or a subscription-based industry.
* Preference will be given to individuals with both large company division/corporate, and entrepreneurial high-growth company experience
* Experience in telecommunication and/or with subscription-based models is a plus
Skills and Qualifications:
* This individual will have a demonstrated track record of leading a world-class FP&A organization in a high-growth, high-change environment
* Demonstrated financial leadership skills and expertise with an emphasis on financial analysis, models, budgeting, management reporting, and forecasting
* This individual will have experience leading FP&A for a company or division with a minimum of $3-5 billion in revenues; ideally, in addition to FP&A experience, s/he will also have experience in operational finance, which may include divisional CFO responsibilities
* The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excelling in high-performance, analytic and data-driven cultures
* The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results
* Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations
* Demonstrates a strong ability to develop others through effective performance management, motivation, and delegation; this includes attracting and recruiting top talent, fostering a diverse and inclusive team environment, visibly celebrating team success, and encouraging others to share recognition
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
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