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Director of FP&A roles are accessible on OPT, but employers expect candidates who can lead financial planning cycles from day one. Most positions require STEM-adjacent business degrees, and your 12- or 24-month OPT window gives you real time to demonstrate the strategic finance leadership these roles demand.
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Position Summary
As a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst, you will provide analytical reporting and support to the Finance Medicare Part D organization.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Platform Enrollment Report
- DSNP Enrollment Reports
- FIR Report & Retriggers
- PDE Acumen Reporting
- IRASA Analysis and Reporting
- NX Reporting
- COV 44 Reporting
- Manufacturer Dispute Report
- Data pulls and analysis using SAS, GCP/BigQuery or other data resources
- CMS Audit Point-of-Contact
- CMS Audit Tracker Maintenance
- Ad Hoc Analysis & Reporting
The analyst will work directly within the team, with others outside the team and with upper management. Good communication skills are needed to convey results and drive analysis.
The ideal candidate for this position will be detail oriented, confident in running reports and pulling/summarizing data. This position will have daily, weekly and monthly reports to manage.
Required Qualifications
- Up to 2 years of prior relevant and practical experience
- Ability to work independently and also be a team player
- Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically EXCEL and ACCESS
- General finance knowledge
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAS (data warehouses)
- Understanding of CMS Medicare, and more specifically Medicare Part D
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business preferred with up to 2 years of prior relevant and practical experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$43,888.00 - $85,068.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/16/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
As a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst, you will provide analytical reporting and support to the Finance Medicare Part D organization.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Platform Enrollment Report
- DSNP Enrollment Reports
- FIR Report & Retriggers
- PDE Acumen Reporting
- IRASA Analysis and Reporting
- NX Reporting
- COV 44 Reporting
- Manufacturer Dispute Report
- Data pulls and analysis using SAS, GCP/BigQuery or other data resources
- CMS Audit Point-of-Contact
- CMS Audit Tracker Maintenance
- Ad Hoc Analysis & Reporting
The analyst will work directly within the team, with others outside the team and with upper management. Good communication skills are needed to convey results and drive analysis.
The ideal candidate for this position will be detail oriented, confident in running reports and pulling/summarizing data. This position will have daily, weekly and monthly reports to manage.
Required Qualifications
- Up to 2 years of prior relevant and practical experience
- Ability to work independently and also be a team player
- Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically EXCEL and ACCESS
- General finance knowledge
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAS (data warehouses)
- Understanding of CMS Medicare, and more specifically Medicare Part D
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business preferred with up to 2 years of prior relevant and practical experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$43,888.00 - $85,068.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/16/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Director Of Fp A
Target companies with established finance leadership pipelines
Large corporations and high-growth tech firms are far more likely to sponsor FP&A directors long-term. They have dedicated HR and legal teams that understand OPT timelines and can move efficiently toward H-1B visa sponsorship when your authorization window closes.
Emphasize your OPT authorization window upfront
Hiring managers for director-level roles want clarity on timelines before investing in a lengthy process. Stating your exact OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility early removes uncertainty and signals that you understand how work authorization affects the hiring timeline.
Quantify the financial impact of your FP&A work
Directors are hired to move numbers, not manage spreadsheets. Lead every resume bullet with measurable outcomes: forecast accuracy improvements, variance reductions, or budget cycles you owned. Concrete results reduce perceived visa risk by making your contribution undeniable to hiring committees.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
A finance or business analytics degree from a STEM-designated program extends your OPT to 36 months total. That additional time significantly improves your negotiating position with employers, giving them a longer runway to file an H-1B petition before your status expires.
Position yourself for the H-1B specialty occupation threshold
Director of FP&A roles consistently qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require advanced financial modeling, strategic analysis, and typically a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, or economics. Framing your role accurately in conversations helps employers understand sponsorship is straightforward.
Build relationships with CFOs and finance leaders before applying
Director-level hires often come through internal referrals or trusted networks. Engaging CFOs and VPs of Finance through professional associations or alumni events before you apply builds credibility that overcomes visa hesitation more effectively than a cold application alone.
Director Of Fp A OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Director of FP&A on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 students to work in roles directly related to their field of study, and Director of FP&A positions qualify under finance, business, or economics degrees. Your Employment Authorization Document covers full-time employment, so you can take on a director-level role without restrictions on seniority or scope.
Do Director of FP&A employers typically sponsor visas after OPT?
Many do, particularly mid-size and large companies with structured finance teams. Director of FP&A roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require specialized financial expertise. Companies that hire at the director level generally have the legal infrastructure to support sponsorship, though willingness varies by employer and budget cycle timing.
How do I find Director of FP&A jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship willingness. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer won't work with OPT candidates. Director-level finance roles on the platform are verified for sponsorship openness.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to Director of FP&A roles?
It depends on your degree's CIP code. Finance and business analytics programs at many universities carry STEM-designated CIP codes, which qualify graduates for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond the initial 12 months. If your program qualifies, you'll have 36 months total to work in a Director of FP&A role while pursuing H-1B sponsorship.
What should I include in my resume to improve my chances in Director of FP&A hiring?
Focus on quantified outcomes from financial planning cycles you've led or contributed to: forecast accuracy rates, variance analysis results, budget sizes managed, and cross-functional projects you drove. At the director level, employers are evaluating strategic judgment and leadership, not just technical modeling skills. Listing your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility clearly also helps move conversations forward faster.