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Financial Planning Analysis roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, or economics. Large financial services firms, corporate treasury departments, and Fortune 500 companies with dedicated FP&A functions file the most LCAs for these roles and sponsor H-1B transfers year-round.
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Jun 12, 2026
Location
Carthage, Missouri, United States
Company
Leggett & Platt
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking to hire a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead (FP&A) to drive financial performance through forecasting, analysis, and strategic planning. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
The FP&A Lead will own forecasting processes, financial reporting, and business performance analysis while supporting key strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
This position partners closely with cross-functional teams to align financial targets with operational execution and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead the development and management of short-term and long-range financial forecasts, including monthly forecasts and multi-year strategic plans
- Analyze trends, market conditions, and business drivers to identify risks and opportunities
- Align financial forecasts with demand planning, sales expectations, and operational capacity
- Manage forecasting cycles, ensuring timely updates and accuracy
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting, including Monthly Business Review (MBR) materials and financial dashboards
- Monitor key financial and operational KPIs (e.g., Sales, EBIT, EBITDA, working capital metrics)
- Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. plan/forecast) and provide clear recommendations
- Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership
Costing & Profitability Analysis
- Lead or support product costing processes, including inventory valuation methodologies such as FIFO costing
- Analyze cost drivers, margins, and pricing performance
- Partner with operations and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities
Strategic Planning & Decision Support
- Build financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and business decisions
- Support capital planning, budgeting, and long-term financial strategy development
- Evaluate business opportunities, including product launches and operational investments
Cross-Functional Business Partnership
- Collaborating with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to align financial and operational plans
- Participate in S&OP and demand planning processes to ensure alignment across functions
- Provide financial guidance to support business decisions and performance improvement
Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement
- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting, and forecasting methodologies
- Develop tools and automation to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy
- Establish standardized processes and best practices for financial planning
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- Proven experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance role
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Things we consider a plus:
- Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Background in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain finance
- Experience supporting cross-functional planning processes (e.g., S&OP)
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
Date
Jun 12, 2026
Location
Carthage, Missouri, United States
Company
Leggett & Platt
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking to hire a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead (FP&A) to drive financial performance through forecasting, analysis, and strategic planning. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
The FP&A Lead will own forecasting processes, financial reporting, and business performance analysis while supporting key strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
This position partners closely with cross-functional teams to align financial targets with operational execution and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead the development and management of short-term and long-range financial forecasts, including monthly forecasts and multi-year strategic plans
- Analyze trends, market conditions, and business drivers to identify risks and opportunities
- Align financial forecasts with demand planning, sales expectations, and operational capacity
- Manage forecasting cycles, ensuring timely updates and accuracy
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting, including Monthly Business Review (MBR) materials and financial dashboards
- Monitor key financial and operational KPIs (e.g., Sales, EBIT, EBITDA, working capital metrics)
- Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. plan/forecast) and provide clear recommendations
- Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership
Costing & Profitability Analysis
- Lead or support product costing processes, including inventory valuation methodologies such as FIFO costing
- Analyze cost drivers, margins, and pricing performance
- Partner with operations and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities
Strategic Planning & Decision Support
- Build financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and business decisions
- Support capital planning, budgeting, and long-term financial strategy development
- Evaluate business opportunities, including product launches and operational investments
Cross-Functional Business Partnership
- Collaborating with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to align financial and operational plans
- Participate in S&OP and demand planning processes to ensure alignment across functions
- Provide financial guidance to support business decisions and performance improvement
Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement
- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting, and forecasting methodologies
- Develop tools and automation to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy
- Establish standardized processes and best practices for financial planning
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- Proven experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance role
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Things we consider a plus:
- Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Background in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain finance
- Experience supporting cross-functional planning processes (e.g., S&OP)
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
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Translate your credentials into specialty occupation language
Your degree field needs to directly match the FP&A role on paper. A finance or accounting degree is clean. A general business degree may require your employer to document why that field is directly related to the position in the H-1B petition.
Use the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks
FP&A roles span three to four DOL wage levels depending on supervisory scope and complexity. Pull your SOC code and location in the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know which wage tier your responsibilities map to.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Companies that file LCAs for FP&A titles regularly have internal immigration processes already set up. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history for finance roles so you can filter by occupation and location before applying.
Ask your employer about filing timing before accepting
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT and your authorization expires before October, confirm whether the employer will use cap-gap protection or file for a different status to bridge the gap.
Verify your job description aligns with O*NET
USCIS adjudicators cross-reference FP&A petitions against O*NET occupation profiles. If your offer letter describes tasks outside the standard financial analyst scope, work with your employer's attorney to tighten the job duties before the I-129 is filed.
Check if your employer participates in E-Verify
STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify enrolled, but standard H-1B employers are not required to be. Confirming E-Verify enrollment early matters if you plan to extend STEM OPT while waiting on a future H-1B lottery selection.
H-1B Visa Financial Planning Analysis: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Planning Analysis role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, FP&A roles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, accounting, economics, or a quantitative discipline. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is an actual minimum for entry into the role, not just a preference listed in the job posting. A description that says 'degree preferred' rather than 'degree required' can undermine the specialty occupation argument.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for FP&A positions?
Corporate finance teams at large manufacturers, financial services companies, healthcare systems, and technology firms are the most active sponsors for FP&A roles. These employers typically have in-house immigration teams or retained outside counsel and file petitions on a recurring basis. You can identify them by searching Migrate Mate, which filters employers by verified H-1B LCA filing history for finance-related occupations.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new FP&A employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not waiting for approval, provided you've been in valid H-1B status and your previous employer filed a non-frivolous petition. Your new employer files a new I-129, and your authorized stay is extended while USCIS adjudicates. The role needs to be in the same or a similar occupational classification as your original petition.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect FP&A compensation?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific FP&A job duties, your geographic location, and the wage level that corresponds to your responsibilities. The prevailing wage is determined before filing using the OFLC Wage Search and is locked into the LCA. If your role involves senior-level modeling, budget ownership, or direct reports, the wage level will be higher than an entry-level analyst position with the same title.
What happens to my H-1B status if my FP&A role changes significantly?
Material changes to your job duties, work location, or wage level may require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition before the changes take effect. A move to a new metropolitan area always triggers an amended LCA and likely an amended petition. Changes in job duties that shift your SOC code or wage level also require an amendment. Failing to file when required can affect your status and your ability to extend or transfer your H-1B.