Finance Analyst II - Human Resources

Financial Analyst II – Human ResourcesEchoStar and DISH are reimagining the future of connectivity. Within Human Resources, we collaborate with the innovators who drive our creative ambition. As a Financial Analyst II – Human Resources, you will drive decision support, financial transparency, and spend governance across the HR organization. This role serves as a key financial lead overseeing the HR budget, purchase order (PO) lifecycle, contract financial alignment, and ROI analysis. Through variance analysis, forecasting, financial modeling, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, Legal, and HR leadership, you will deliver actionable data directly to executive leadership to optimize costs and guide corporate HR strategy.Key Responsibilities & What Success Looks Like:Budget Governance & Financial Reporting: Lead monthly HR financial reporting, KPI tracking, and variance analyses. Reconcile monthly actuals against budgets to manage operational spend within target thresholds.Business Case & ROI Modeling: Build financial models (ROI, NPV, DCF) and guide HR leaders through business case development to evaluate strategic workforce investments and vendor initiatives. Conduct post-implementation quarterly reviews to measure contractual and financial ROI.Contract & Spend Lifecycle Management: Partner with HR Ops, AP, Legal, and Supply Chain to manage purchase requisitions, PO submissions, invoice batching, GL allocations, and contractual commitment reconciliations to mitigate financial exposure.Executive Presentations: Deliver accurate annual budgets, financial updates, and executive-ready presentations for HR leadership, CFO, and executive strategy reviews.Process Automation & AI Utilization: Leverage advanced spreadsheet automation and AI-assisted analytical tools (generative/predictive AI) to streamline variance analysis workflows and accelerate ad-hoc reporting turnaround times.Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you'll bring)Core Skills & Competencies:Financial & Quantitative Modeling: Proficiency in capital allocation frameworks, forecasting, statement analysis, and building ROI/NPV/DCF models.Data & Spreadsheet Mastery: Advanced Excel skills (nested formulas, pivot tables, data modeling) with experience structuring complex datasets and managing data validation.Analytical & Problem-Solving Mindset: High intellectual curiosity to resolve operational accounting discrepancies, balance detail orientation with big-picture thinking, and identify cost risks.Stakeholder & Executive Communication: Ability to synthesize complex financial data into concise narrative presentations for HR leaders and C-Suite executives.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to align HR leaders, Supply Chain, AP, Legal, and corporate FP&A around shared targets.Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, HR Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).Experience: 2–4 years of corporate FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, or HR budget/operations experience.Technical Skills:Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, nested functions, financial modeling).Financial statement analysis, variance analysis, GL allocations, and expense/headcount reconciliation.Experience with Google Workspace tools (Sheets, Slides, Docs).Preferred Qualifications:Experience in technology, telecommunications, or media sectors.Familiarity with enterprise financial & workflow platforms (e.g., Oracle, OneStream, Hyperion, Smartsheet).Practical AI literacy using predictive/generative AI tools for analytical automation.Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person on-site interview.Salary Range Compensation: $72,400.00/Year - $93,060.00/YearAbout Our Department In Human Resources, we collaborate with the innovators who drive DISH's creative ambition. From recognizing and fostering the development of our company's talent to navigating an ever-changing business landscape, our HR team drives positive change for both the company and our team members interested in growing their careers at DISH.About Our Company EchoStar 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.Benefits We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here: EchoStar 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.