OPT Financial Data Analyst Jobs
Financial Data Analyst roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in finance and tech, with strong demand from banks, consulting firms, and fintech companies that regularly sponsor H-1B visas. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an analytical individual to join our NY Real Estate Office. This role will be responsible for the preparation and support of monthly operational financial reports for commercial real estate construction projects and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reports. Furthermore, this individual will be responsible for collaborating with the wider business in the aggregation of financial information to assist in the documentation, review, and communication.
Duties Include:
- Set up and maintain contract / projects on the Financial Management System – Dynamics (charge rates, project forecasts, forecast spread)
- Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting reviews with Project Directors / Leadership team
- Explain invoiced values against forecast values and budget variances
- Maintaining up to date data (opportunities, forecasts, invoicing, POs) within Dynamics 365
- Reviewing and analyzing utilisation data from Dynamics 365
- Responsible for reconciliation checks across financial data to omit errors to improve report accuracy
- Responsible for the monthly invoices and billing reports on key accounts
- Management and collation of client timesheets to support invoicing on key accounts
- Responsible for the monthly finance report to the external client on key accounts
- Dealing first hand with financial queries from operational staff
- Management of Interco agreements and Interco Purchase orders as well as Subcontractor PO’s
- Management of internal financial transfers, invoicing and agreements
- Management of contractor costs
- Undertake monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting and margin reviews
- Support for the Credit Control team
- Provision of data for reports and audits
- Respond to requests for information on profitability
- Support leadership teams in providing Finance related messages and confidence to the business
Key Attributes
- Quantitative skills – understanding and manipulating numbers and data
- Strong Excel Skills (including Sumif, VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, and Graphs)
- Working knowledge of D365 preferable but not essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organization and time management
- Ability to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines
- Flexible and responsive attitude
- Working knowledge of PowerBI preferable but not essential
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working within an accountancy/finance-based position
- Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, invoicing and management
- Understanding of GAAP financial reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial information.
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Additional Information
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an analytical individual to join our NY Real Estate Office. This role will be responsible for the preparation and support of monthly operational financial reports for commercial real estate construction projects and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reports. Furthermore, this individual will be responsible for collaborating with the wider business in the aggregation of financial information to assist in the documentation, review, and communication.
Duties Include:
- Set up and maintain contract / projects on the Financial Management System – Dynamics (charge rates, project forecasts, forecast spread)
- Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting reviews with Project Directors / Leadership team
- Explain invoiced values against forecast values and budget variances
- Maintaining up to date data (opportunities, forecasts, invoicing, POs) within Dynamics 365
- Reviewing and analyzing utilisation data from Dynamics 365
- Responsible for reconciliation checks across financial data to omit errors to improve report accuracy
- Responsible for the monthly invoices and billing reports on key accounts
- Management and collation of client timesheets to support invoicing on key accounts
- Responsible for the monthly finance report to the external client on key accounts
- Dealing first hand with financial queries from operational staff
- Management of Interco agreements and Interco Purchase orders as well as Subcontractor PO’s
- Management of internal financial transfers, invoicing and agreements
- Management of contractor costs
- Undertake monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting and margin reviews
- Support for the Credit Control team
- Provision of data for reports and audits
- Respond to requests for information on profitability
- Support leadership teams in providing Finance related messages and confidence to the business
Key Attributes
- Quantitative skills – understanding and manipulating numbers and data
- Strong Excel Skills (including Sumif, VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, and Graphs)
- Working knowledge of D365 preferable but not essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organization and time management
- Ability to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines
- Flexible and responsive attitude
- Working knowledge of PowerBI preferable but not essential
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working within an accountancy/finance-based position
- Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, invoicing and management
- Understanding of GAAP financial reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial information.
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Additional Information
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Financial Data Analyst
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify financial services and consulting firms that have filed LCAs for Financial Data Analyst roles. Companies with consistent H-1B filings are far more likely to sponsor OPT holders than those without a track record.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Financial Data Analyst roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in statistics, applied mathematics, finance analytics, or a related STEM-designated CIP code. Verify your eligibility with your DSO before applying to roles.
Lead with your technical stack in applications
Employers hiring Financial Data Analysts want SQL, Python, R, and Tableau skills immediately visible on your resume. Listing these prominently signals value before sponsorship comes up, making hiring managers more likely to move forward with an OPT candidate.
Address OPT authorization proactively with recruiters
When recruiters ask about work authorization, state your OPT end date, STEM extension eligibility, and CPT status clearly. Showing you understand your own timeline reduces employer uncertainty and positions you as a low-risk hire worth sponsoring.
Prioritize large banks and consulting firms over small shops
Large financial institutions and management consulting firms have established legal and HR infrastructure to process visa sponsorship. Smaller firms often lack this capacity. Focusing your applications on mid-to-large employers significantly improves your sponsorship conversion rate.
Time your job search around H-1B registration windows
H-1B registration opens in March each year. Starting your Financial Data Analyst job search four to six months earlier gives employers enough time to evaluate, hire, and register you before the lottery closes for that cycle.
Financial Data Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Financial Data Analyst roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They often do, but it depends on your specific degree's CIP code rather than the job title itself. Degrees in statistics, data science, applied mathematics, computer science, or financial engineering typically qualify. Degrees in general business or economics may not. Check with your DSO and confirm your I-20 reflects a STEM-designated program before applying.
How do I find Financial Data Analyst jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate specializes in jobs from employers willing to sponsor F-1 OPT and visa holders, so it's the most efficient place to search for Financial Data Analyst roles without filtering through positions that explicitly exclude sponsorship. Targeting employers with existing H-1B filing history in financial analytics significantly narrows your list to realistic opportunities.
Can I work as a Financial Data Analyst on OPT if my degree is in finance rather than a technical field?
Yes. OPT work authorization requires only that the role is directly related to your degree field, and financial analysis clearly relates to a finance degree. However, a non-STEM finance degree won't qualify you for the 24-month STEM extension, so your initial OPT window is 12 months. Planning your H-1B timeline accordingly is essential.
What industries hire Financial Data Analysts on OPT most frequently?
Investment banks, asset management firms, insurance companies, fintech startups, and management consulting firms are the most active employers. Among these, large banks and Big Four consulting firms sponsor at the highest rates because they have dedicated immigration legal teams. Fintech companies vary significantly, so verifying their H-1B history before applying is worth the effort.
How does the 60-day grace period affect my job search as a Financial Data Analyst on OPT?
If your OPT employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new authorized position, transfer to a new visa status, or depart the U.S. You cannot work during this window. Starting your search well before any employment gap and keeping your I-20 and EAD documentation current ensures you can move quickly when an offer comes through.