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GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior FP&A Analyst, Cloud Hosting, you’ll be a finance partner on GitLab’s Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. Reporting to the Manager, FP&A, you’ll provide timely, fact-based analysis and decision support for cloud and AI infrastructure investments. You’ll turn complex financial, billing, and operational data into clear insights that help engineering and finance leaders make informed decisions.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage and report on cloud and AI-related expenses, maintaining forecast models that incorporate actual results, usage drivers, and business drivers.
- Execute recurring month-end close activities, including accruals, allocations, reconciliations, variance analysis, and close commentary.
- Support forecasting and annual planning cycles, and build or enhance financial models to answer new and evolving business questions.
- Partner with engineering, product, procurement, accounting, and finance stakeholders to gather inputs, resolve data questions, explain results, and support spending decisions.
- Access and analyze cloud billing information from provider consoles, billing exports, and other data sources, then translate findings into clear narratives, recommendations, and decision-support materials.
- Use AI tools to automate and improve recurring analysis, reporting, data preparation, and other finance workflows while improving data quality, accuracy, scalability, and operating efficiency.
- Own deliverables, communicate progress and risks proactively, and manage changing priorities in GitLab’s distributed, asynchronous environment.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or finance business partnering, including exposure to vendor spend, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end close activities.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including the ability to work with detailed data, investigate variances, evaluate financial trade-offs, and build or enhance models from scratch.
- The ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear narratives and recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders.
- The ability to prioritize effectively, work independently, and communicate clearly in an asynchronous environment.
- Experience with cloud and AI vendor spend.
- Cloud cost management and FinOps experience is preferred but not required. What matters is the ability and desire to work with cloud cost data to help business partners make informed decisions.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The FP&A team partners with executive team members and functional leaders across GitLab to provide timely, fact-based planning support. We support annual planning, the operating plan and long-term financial model, internal financial reporting, and the financial and analytical tools that help make GitLab predictable. We work closely with technology, engineering, procurement, accounting, and FP&A partners. We work in GitLab’s all-remote, asynchronous environment and value clear communication, ownership, mentorship, and the ability to make complex information useful. The FP&A Manager is hands-on and available to help while giving team members opportunities to present to leadership and own their work.
HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
COUNTRY HIRING GUIDELINES:
GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.
PRIVACY POLICY:
Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
INTRODUCTION
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior FP&A Analyst, Cloud Hosting, you’ll be a finance partner on GitLab’s Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. Reporting to the Manager, FP&A, you’ll provide timely, fact-based analysis and decision support for cloud and AI infrastructure investments. You’ll turn complex financial, billing, and operational data into clear insights that help engineering and finance leaders make informed decisions.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage and report on cloud and AI-related expenses, maintaining forecast models that incorporate actual results, usage drivers, and business drivers.
- Execute recurring month-end close activities, including accruals, allocations, reconciliations, variance analysis, and close commentary.
- Support forecasting and annual planning cycles, and build or enhance financial models to answer new and evolving business questions.
- Partner with engineering, product, procurement, accounting, and finance stakeholders to gather inputs, resolve data questions, explain results, and support spending decisions.
- Access and analyze cloud billing information from provider consoles, billing exports, and other data sources, then translate findings into clear narratives, recommendations, and decision-support materials.
- Use AI tools to automate and improve recurring analysis, reporting, data preparation, and other finance workflows while improving data quality, accuracy, scalability, and operating efficiency.
- Own deliverables, communicate progress and risks proactively, and manage changing priorities in GitLab’s distributed, asynchronous environment.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or finance business partnering, including exposure to vendor spend, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end close activities.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including the ability to work with detailed data, investigate variances, evaluate financial trade-offs, and build or enhance models from scratch.
- The ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear narratives and recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders.
- The ability to prioritize effectively, work independently, and communicate clearly in an asynchronous environment.
- Experience with cloud and AI vendor spend.
- Cloud cost management and FinOps experience is preferred but not required. What matters is the ability and desire to work with cloud cost data to help business partners make informed decisions.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The FP&A team partners with executive team members and functional leaders across GitLab to provide timely, fact-based planning support. We support annual planning, the operating plan and long-term financial model, internal financial reporting, and the financial and analytical tools that help make GitLab predictable. We work closely with technology, engineering, procurement, accounting, and FP&A partners. We work in GitLab’s all-remote, asynchronous environment and value clear communication, ownership, mentorship, and the ability to make complex information useful. The FP&A Manager is hands-on and available to help while giving team members opportunities to present to leadership and own their work.
HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
COUNTRY HIRING GUIDELINES:
GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.
PRIVACY POLICY:
Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a FP&A Analyst
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to financial planning and analysis work. A finance, accounting, economics, or statistics degree maps cleanly. A general business degree can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing relevant coursework before interviews start.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter FP&A Analyst roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. Past LCA filings signal an established H-1B sponsorship process, reducing the risk of an employer backing out after the offer stage.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Look up the OFLC Wage Search for the FP&A Analyst SOC code in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage. Knowing the floor before negotiations prevents offers that fail DOL certification and delay your petition.
Ask about cap-exempt employer options
Hospitals, nonprofits affiliated with universities, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning you can start any time of year without waiting for the October 1 start date. FP&A roles exist at health systems and research institutions, so cap-exempt employers deserve a dedicated search pass.
Get your offer letter finalized before April 1
H-1B registration opens in March and employers must submit your petition before the lottery closes. FP&A hiring cycles often run long; push to complete technical rounds and negotiations in February so your employer has time to work with their immigration counsel before the deadline.
Document specialized financial modeling skills clearly
USCIS scrutinizes whether the role truly requires a specialized degree. Your resume and the employer's support letter should name specific technical skills tied to the position: three-statement modeling, variance analysis, or FP&A software proficiency. Generic analyst language increases RFE risk.
H-1B Visa FP&A Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an FP&A Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. FP&A Analyst positions qualify as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field. USCIS looks at the job duties, not just the title. Roles focused on financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis have a strong track record of approval, especially when the employer's support letter ties the duties to the degree requirement explicitly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for FP&A Analyst positions?
Large corporations in technology, banking, healthcare, and manufacturing sponsor the most H-1B petitions for FP&A roles because they have established immigration infrastructure and ongoing headcount needs. Mid-size companies sponsor too, but their processes are less standardized. Migrate Mate lets you browse FP&A Analyst openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the process.
What does the employer have to file with DOL before petitioning USCIS?
The employer must first file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying that you'll be paid at least the prevailing wage for an FP&A Analyst in the work location and that hiring you won't displace U.S. workers. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days. Only after LCA certification can the employer submit Form I-129 to USCIS to petition for your H-1B status.
How does the H-1B lottery affect FP&A Analyst job searches?
If your target employer is a standard cap-subject company, your petition enters the annual lottery with 85,000 slots available, and registration runs in March. Not being selected doesn't end your options. Cap-exempt employers such as nonprofit research institutions and university-affiliated hospitals can file year-round. You can also explore whether your current employer or a new one qualifies for cap exemption, which removes the lottery dependency entirely.
Can I use O*NET data to strengthen an H-1B petition for an FP&A Analyst role?
Yes. O*NET classifies Financial Analysts under SOC code 13-2051 and describes the knowledge, skills, and degree requirements associated with the occupation. Immigration attorneys frequently reference O*NET in employer support letters to demonstrate that the position normally requires a specialized degree, which is the core of the specialty occupation argument. Reviewing the O*NET profile before your interview also helps you align your resume language with the occupational classification USCIS and DOL use.