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SharkNinja hires OPT students across engineering, product development, and supply chain roles, making it a practical target for F-1 graduates in consumer electronics and hardware. The company's history of H-1B visa sponsorship signals a pathway beyond OPT for strong performers.
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SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
FINANCIAL ANALYST, GLOBAL OPEX
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for operating expense management? We are seeking a Financial Analyst, FP&A – Global OpEx to support global operating expense forecasting, budgeting, and actuals analysis within the Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This role will initially focus on R&D OpEx, with scope that may evolve over time across other functional areas.
This critical role partners closely with cost center owners, functional leaders, and Accounting across regions to deliver accurate forecasts, variance analysis, and decision-support insights that drive disciplined OpEx management. If you have a strong foundation in financial planning, variance analysis, and expense governance, this opportunity offers a platform to make a strategic impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Support the global OpEx annual budget, quarterly forecast, and monthly outlook cycles, ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial targets.
- Partner with cost center owners and functional leaders to consolidate, challenge, and roll up OpEx forecasts across regions and departments.
Reporting, Forecasting & Analysis:
- Analyze actuals vs. budget and forecast variances at the GL, cost center, and department level, identifying drivers and providing clear commentary for finance leadership.
- Deliver monthly close packages, dashboards, and standardized financial reports with actionable insights to support business decisions.
Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning:
- Develop and maintain models to assess the financial impact of departmental initiatives, run-rate changes, vendor contracts, and expense optimization opportunities.
- Build scenario analyses for OpEx reductions, reallocations, and discretionary spend trade-offs to support quarterly EBITDA targets and strategic planning.
Process Optimization & Automation:
- Drive improvements in OpEx forecasting and reporting by streamlining recurring deliverables and leveraging tools such as Adaptive Insights, Oracle, Snowflake, Excel, and Power BI.
Expense Governance & Controls:
- Support purchase order, contract, and accrual review processes, ensuring accurate expense recognition, GL hygiene, and compliance with internal controls and approval thresholds.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
- Experience: 2–5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or OpEx/Budget Management. Experience in global or consumer goods/retail organizations is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools such as Power BI. Experience with planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights), ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle), and data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake) preferred. Demonstrated fluency with enterprise AI assistants (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini) to accelerate analysis, modeling, and reporting workflows.
- Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex expense data, identify trends and variance drivers, and effectively communicate findings to business leaders.
- Controls & Process Discipline: Demonstrated experience supporting close cycles, accruals, and expense governance with attention to accuracy, audit-readiness, and adherence to internal controls.
- Stand-Out Qualification: Experience managing OpEx at a granular level (cost center, GL account, and vendor) across a large, multi-region organization is highly preferred and will distinguish strong candidates.
LOCATION: Needham, MA
WORK TYPE: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Pay Range: $58,100 — $87,000 USD
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
OUR CULTURE
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com.
About us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
FINANCIAL ANALYST, GLOBAL OPEX
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for operating expense management? We are seeking a Financial Analyst, FP&A – Global OpEx to support global operating expense forecasting, budgeting, and actuals analysis within the Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This role will initially focus on R&D OpEx, with scope that may evolve over time across other functional areas.
This critical role partners closely with cost center owners, functional leaders, and Accounting across regions to deliver accurate forecasts, variance analysis, and decision-support insights that drive disciplined OpEx management. If you have a strong foundation in financial planning, variance analysis, and expense governance, this opportunity offers a platform to make a strategic impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Support the global OpEx annual budget, quarterly forecast, and monthly outlook cycles, ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial targets.
- Partner with cost center owners and functional leaders to consolidate, challenge, and roll up OpEx forecasts across regions and departments.
Reporting, Forecasting & Analysis:
- Analyze actuals vs. budget and forecast variances at the GL, cost center, and department level, identifying drivers and providing clear commentary for finance leadership.
- Deliver monthly close packages, dashboards, and standardized financial reports with actionable insights to support business decisions.
Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning:
- Develop and maintain models to assess the financial impact of departmental initiatives, run-rate changes, vendor contracts, and expense optimization opportunities.
- Build scenario analyses for OpEx reductions, reallocations, and discretionary spend trade-offs to support quarterly EBITDA targets and strategic planning.
Process Optimization & Automation:
- Drive improvements in OpEx forecasting and reporting by streamlining recurring deliverables and leveraging tools such as Adaptive Insights, Oracle, Snowflake, Excel, and Power BI.
Expense Governance & Controls:
- Support purchase order, contract, and accrual review processes, ensuring accurate expense recognition, GL hygiene, and compliance with internal controls and approval thresholds.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
- Experience: 2–5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or OpEx/Budget Management. Experience in global or consumer goods/retail organizations is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools such as Power BI. Experience with planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights), ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle), and data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake) preferred. Demonstrated fluency with enterprise AI assistants (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini) to accelerate analysis, modeling, and reporting workflows.
- Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex expense data, identify trends and variance drivers, and effectively communicate findings to business leaders.
- Controls & Process Discipline: Demonstrated experience supporting close cycles, accruals, and expense governance with attention to accuracy, audit-readiness, and adherence to internal controls.
- Stand-Out Qualification: Experience managing OpEx at a granular level (cost center, GL account, and vendor) across a large, multi-region organization is highly preferred and will distinguish strong candidates.
LOCATION: Needham, MA
WORK TYPE: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Pay Range: $58,100 — $87,000 USD
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
OUR CULTURE
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com.
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Target hardware-adjacent roles on your resume
SharkNinja's OPT hiring concentrates in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and industrial design. Tailor your resume to highlight hands-on product development, CAD proficiency, or consumer electronics coursework so your application maps directly to their core hardware teams.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
STEM OPT's 24-month extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask SharkNinja's recruiter or HR contact to confirm active enrollment before you sign. Without it, you're limited to the standard 12-month OPT period regardless of your degree field.
Time your application around your EAD card arrival
USCIS recommends filing your OPT application 90 days before your program end date. Align your SharkNinja interview timeline so your EAD arrives before your anticipated start date, since you can't begin work until the card is in hand and the start date printed on it has passed.
Use Migrate Mate to verify SharkNinja's H-1B filing history
Before you accept an OPT role, check whether SharkNinja has filed H-1B petitions for similar job titles. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer and role, so you can see which positions have a realistic path from OPT to long-term sponsorship.
Research prevailing wage levels for your target role
SharkNinja's H-1B filings must meet DOL wage requirements, and your OPT offer should be competitive with those benchmarks. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to see what wage level aligns with your experience before your salary negotiation.
Connect with SharkNinja engineers at industry events
SharkNinja recruits heavily from robotics, mechanical, and electrical engineering programs. Attending hardware-focused career fairs or IEEE chapter events where SharkNinja participates can get your resume in front of hiring managers before requisitions go public, which matters when OPT timelines are tight.
SharkNinja OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does SharkNinja sponsor OPT visas?
SharkNinja hires students who already hold OPT work authorization granted by USCIS. The company doesn't petition for OPT itself, since OPT is tied to your F-1 status, not to the employer. What matters for STEM OPT is that SharkNinja is enrolled in E-Verify, which allows eligible graduates to apply for the 24-month STEM extension.
Which departments at SharkNinja typically hire OPT students?
SharkNinja's core hardware and product teams, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial design, and supply chain, are the most active areas for OPT hiring. Roles in data analytics and software engineering tied to smart product development have also appeared. Focusing your search on these teams gives you the strongest match against SharkNinja's historical hiring patterns.
How do I confirm SharkNinja will support my STEM OPT extension?
Ask HR directly whether SharkNinja is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting your offer. STEM OPT requires your employer to be an active E-Verify participant and to sign a formal training plan with you. USCIS requires that plan to be filed with your DSO before you submit the extension application.
What is the timeline for transitioning from OPT to H-1B at SharkNinja?
If SharkNinja decides to sponsor your H-1B, registration opens each March for the April lottery. You'd need to be in an active employment relationship with SharkNinja before that window. STEM OPT's 24-month extension provides enough runway for one full lottery cycle, and cap-gap protection covers your authorization if the petition is filed before your OPT expires.
How do I find open OPT roles at SharkNinja?
Migrate Mate lists SharkNinja positions filtered by visa sponsorship history, so you can identify roles where the company has previously supported international candidates rather than sorting through listings that don't lead anywhere. Cross-reference those roles with SharkNinja's careers page and target your application toward teams in hardware engineering or product development where OPT hiring is strongest.
How does SharkNinja hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. SharkNinja can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check SharkNinja's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.