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Financial Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Many banks, asset managers, and Fortune 500 finance teams sponsor H-1B petitions annually, making this one of the more accessible paths for internationally trained analysts to build a long-term U.S. career.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization within Amazon Web Services (AWS). The AWS Specialists and Partners Organization (ASP) is a force multiplier for AWS’s customer reach and allows AWS to win more deals, faster. We're seeking an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join the Center of Excellence (CoE) Finance team. We are laying the foundations for success by implementing the right mechanisms, inspections points and financial influence to lead to the best outcomes. This is a business partner facing role, and the right candidate will need to possess a balance of technical skills and soft skills – the ability to influence seasoned business leader with strong judgement and robust recommendations grounded in data are critical for success.
This role has a lot of white space for an innovative and creative leader to build from scratch. It will help define the right models, tools, and mechanisms necessary to address business opportunities, drive automation, improve internal controls, and earn trust across the AWS Specialists and Partners Organization. This role will dive deep into the business drivers and use a data driven approach to influence business decisions with your findings. We are looking for a leader who will raise the bar for their colleagues, helping establish best practices and drive a positive and engaging team culture.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated great attention to detail, a proven track record of building and improving complex financial models, effective written and verbal communication skills, and a strong desire to continuously learn and invent.
Key job responsibilities
- Invent and automate detailed reporting to monitor the business and financial health of Partner programs
- Review and evaluate program investments to ensure spend meets AWS financial requirements
- Provide financial due diligence on proposed strategic agreements with key Partners, ensuring an acceptable return on investment (ROI)
- Deep Dive drivers of monthly & quarterly variances in revenue & expense metrics and provide key insights to business stakeholders to inform operating strategies
- Own planning and forecasting for a subset of Partner program expenses and influence business stakeholders to ensure plans are aligned with broader organizational objectives
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to scope, evaluate and implement new programs to drive growth with Partners
- Develop and implement governance mechanisms to protect AWS investments
- Perform ad-hoc analyses to help business leaders solve complex problems and understand financial implications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics or business, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance) experience
- 3+ years of dissecting financial data and identifying patterns that support business strategy experience
- 3+ years of contributing to cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- 4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 4+ years of contributing to cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy experience
- 4+ years of identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York - 73,600.00 - 128,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 66,900.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization within Amazon Web Services (AWS). The AWS Specialists and Partners Organization (ASP) is a force multiplier for AWS’s customer reach and allows AWS to win more deals, faster. We're seeking an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join the Center of Excellence (CoE) Finance team. We are laying the foundations for success by implementing the right mechanisms, inspections points and financial influence to lead to the best outcomes. This is a business partner facing role, and the right candidate will need to possess a balance of technical skills and soft skills – the ability to influence seasoned business leader with strong judgement and robust recommendations grounded in data are critical for success.
This role has a lot of white space for an innovative and creative leader to build from scratch. It will help define the right models, tools, and mechanisms necessary to address business opportunities, drive automation, improve internal controls, and earn trust across the AWS Specialists and Partners Organization. This role will dive deep into the business drivers and use a data driven approach to influence business decisions with your findings. We are looking for a leader who will raise the bar for their colleagues, helping establish best practices and drive a positive and engaging team culture.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated great attention to detail, a proven track record of building and improving complex financial models, effective written and verbal communication skills, and a strong desire to continuously learn and invent.
Key job responsibilities
- Invent and automate detailed reporting to monitor the business and financial health of Partner programs
- Review and evaluate program investments to ensure spend meets AWS financial requirements
- Provide financial due diligence on proposed strategic agreements with key Partners, ensuring an acceptable return on investment (ROI)
- Deep Dive drivers of monthly & quarterly variances in revenue & expense metrics and provide key insights to business stakeholders to inform operating strategies
- Own planning and forecasting for a subset of Partner program expenses and influence business stakeholders to ensure plans are aligned with broader organizational objectives
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to scope, evaluate and implement new programs to drive growth with Partners
- Develop and implement governance mechanisms to protect AWS investments
- Perform ad-hoc analyses to help business leaders solve complex problems and understand financial implications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics or business, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance) experience
- 3+ years of dissecting financial data and identifying patterns that support business strategy experience
- 3+ years of contributing to cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- 4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 4+ years of contributing to cross-functional initiatives that drive financial performance and strategy experience
- 4+ years of identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York - 73,600.00 - 128,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 66,900.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Analyst
Match your degree field to the role
USCIS requires your degree to relate directly to financial analysis work. A finance, economics, accounting, or statistics degree maps cleanly. If yours is adjacent, gather syllabi and course records now to support a specialty occupation argument later.
Check employer LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by Financial Analyst roles to see which employers have certified Labor Condition Applications with DOL. Targeting companies with a consistent LCA record means you're applying where the sponsorship infrastructure already exists, not hoping they'll build it for you.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for Financial Analyst in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage, so knowing the floor before negotiating protects you from offers that can't clear the LCA.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers from the start
If you're on OPT and transitioning to H-1B, your STEM OPT employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Confirming enrollment before accepting an offer avoids a situation where a job you've already started can't legally continue under the extension.
Prepare for the specialty occupation RFE risk
Financial Analyst roles sometimes draw USCIS Requests for Evidence when the job description is broad. Ask your employer to document that the role requires degree-level financial modeling, valuation, or quantitative analysis, not generalist business tasks, before the petition is filed.
Time your application around the lottery registration window
H-1B cap registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you aren't selected, you have 60 days after your authorized stay ends to find a cap-exempt employer or switch strategies. Build that contingency into your job search timeline.
H-1B Visa Financial Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Financial Analyst positions qualify when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, statistics, or a closely related field. The O*NET profile for Financial Analysts confirms a degree requirement. Problems arise when job descriptions list duties that don't require that level of education, so ask your employer to keep the posting specific about degree requirements before USCIS reviews it.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Analysts?
Investment banks, asset management firms, insurance companies, corporate treasury departments, and management consulting firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Financial Analyst roles. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions also hire analysts and can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. You can search for employers with verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect a Financial Analyst offer?
Your employer must certify with DOL that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Financial Analyst prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area and experience level. You can look up the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer, so you know the minimum the employer must pay to clear the LCA certification.
Can a Financial Analyst on OPT work for a startup while waiting for H-1B?
Yes, but STEM OPT requires the employer to be enrolled in E-Verify and to submit a formal training plan through your DSO. Many early-stage startups aren't E-Verify enrolled, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers. Confirm enrollment status before accepting the role. If the startup also plans to sponsor your H-1B, verify they have the financial standing USCIS expects from petitioning employers.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Financial Analyst role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the country. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during this window, and your authorization to work resumes once USCIS receives the petition. Acting quickly matters because the 60-day clock doesn't pause while you search.