OPT Financial Planning Analysis Fp A Jobs
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in finance. Most require a degree in finance, accounting, or economics, and the quantitative, analytical nature of the work aligns well with STEM OPT extension eligibility, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work experience.
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- Starting base Salary $105,000 - $125,000 USD
- Plus Bonus, Equity & Benefits
Opensignal’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range reflects the typical starting salaries for new hires and does not reflect that maximum salary for the role over time.
How you will make an impact…
We’re looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our team as a high-impact individual contributor whose insights will directly shape strategic and operational decisions across the company. As the business grows, this role will play a critical part in improving forecast accuracy, guiding resource allocation, and helping leaders understand the financial implications of key initiatives.
The FP&A team is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision support for our business partners. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive better outcomes for the business.
What will you be doing?
- Build and maintain dynamic financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and cash flow monitoring
- Analyze key business drivers, trends, and performance metrics, including SaaS KPIs such as ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, and net dollar retention
- Partner with department leaders to provide actionable insights on financial performance, headcount planning, and operational efficiency
- Drive automation and process improvement of reporting, including the handling of various business integration-related reporting efforts
- Support private equity reporting requirements, including board decks, lender compliance, and covenant tracking
What we need from you:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 3 - 8 years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, management consulting or related field; SaaS industry experience a plus
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with NetSuite, HubSpot, UKG, and FP&A tools is a plus
- Thorough understanding of GAAP accounting standards, with experience navigating income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Strong attention to detail, analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills are highly valued
- Ability to work independently and dig into unstructured problems and run with them to drive actionable insights clearly and concisely
A few nice to haves:
- Experience with implementing FP&A software tools is a plus
- Familiarity with consolidation reporting and working with international businesses that operate across multiple currencies is a plus
About us
Opensignal is the leading global provider of independent insight and data into network experience and market performance. Our user-centric approach allows communication providers to constantly improve their network and maximize commercial performance. Leading analysts, investors and financial institutions place a high value on our independent analysis and we are regular contributors to their reports.
Real network experience is our focus and ultimately that’s what influences customer choice. Our mission is to advance connectivity for all and here at Opensignal, the team is leading the industry in enabling operators to link their network experience and market performance in a way that has never before been possible.
With offices in London, Boston and Victoria, British Columbia, we are truly global, with employees working across four continents and representing over 25 nationalities. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Benefits:
We believe we are stronger when we not only celebrate our many differences, values, and voices but include them in everyday practice. Having a diverse and inclusive culture is essential, which is why we offer a flexible approach to work-life balance, operating in a remote-hybrid way. We’ll help you get set up with the essentials you need to work from home or the office. We also offer an attractive range of additional benefits, including:
- Competitive compensation packages including a long-term equity program.
- Comprehensive group benefits package and company sponsored retirement savings plan (details depend on your country of work).
- Professional development opportunities: education reimbursement, learning allowance, company-sponsored workshops, and more!
- Generous holiday allowance, sick leave, parental leave, flexibility including Flex Fridays, and the opportunity to work from abroad.
- Charity matching and time off for community volunteering and DE&I program/committees.
- Regular virtual and in-person events and socials.
COMPENSATION
- Starting base Salary $105,000 - $125,000 USD
- Plus Bonus, Equity & Benefits
Opensignal’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range reflects the typical starting salaries for new hires and does not reflect that maximum salary for the role over time.
How you will make an impact…
We’re looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our team as a high-impact individual contributor whose insights will directly shape strategic and operational decisions across the company. As the business grows, this role will play a critical part in improving forecast accuracy, guiding resource allocation, and helping leaders understand the financial implications of key initiatives.
The FP&A team is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision support for our business partners. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive better outcomes for the business.
What will you be doing?
- Build and maintain dynamic financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and cash flow monitoring
- Analyze key business drivers, trends, and performance metrics, including SaaS KPIs such as ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, and net dollar retention
- Partner with department leaders to provide actionable insights on financial performance, headcount planning, and operational efficiency
- Drive automation and process improvement of reporting, including the handling of various business integration-related reporting efforts
- Support private equity reporting requirements, including board decks, lender compliance, and covenant tracking
What we need from you:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 3 - 8 years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, management consulting or related field; SaaS industry experience a plus
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with NetSuite, HubSpot, UKG, and FP&A tools is a plus
- Thorough understanding of GAAP accounting standards, with experience navigating income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Strong attention to detail, analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills are highly valued
- Ability to work independently and dig into unstructured problems and run with them to drive actionable insights clearly and concisely
A few nice to haves:
- Experience with implementing FP&A software tools is a plus
- Familiarity with consolidation reporting and working with international businesses that operate across multiple currencies is a plus
About us
Opensignal is the leading global provider of independent insight and data into network experience and market performance. Our user-centric approach allows communication providers to constantly improve their network and maximize commercial performance. Leading analysts, investors and financial institutions place a high value on our independent analysis and we are regular contributors to their reports.
Real network experience is our focus and ultimately that’s what influences customer choice. Our mission is to advance connectivity for all and here at Opensignal, the team is leading the industry in enabling operators to link their network experience and market performance in a way that has never before been possible.
With offices in London, Boston and Victoria, British Columbia, we are truly global, with employees working across four continents and representing over 25 nationalities. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Benefits:
We believe we are stronger when we not only celebrate our many differences, values, and voices but include them in everyday practice. Having a diverse and inclusive culture is essential, which is why we offer a flexible approach to work-life balance, operating in a remote-hybrid way. We’ll help you get set up with the essentials you need to work from home or the office. We also offer an attractive range of additional benefits, including:
- Competitive compensation packages including a long-term equity program.
- Comprehensive group benefits package and company sponsored retirement savings plan (details depend on your country of work).
- Professional development opportunities: education reimbursement, learning allowance, company-sponsored workshops, and more!
- Generous holiday allowance, sick leave, parental leave, flexibility including Flex Fridays, and the opportunity to work from abroad.
- Charity matching and time off for community volunteering and DE&I program/committees.
- Regular virtual and in-person events and socials.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Financial Planning Analysis Fp A
Lead with your technical skills
FP&A hiring managers care about Excel modeling, SQL, and tools like Adaptive Insights or Anaplan. Front-load these in your resume and interviews. Employers who see hard technical value are far more likely to sponsor OPT students than those hiring generalists.
Target companies with existing OPT history
Mid-size and large companies with finance teams regularly sponsor OPT students for FP&A roles. Look for employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for finance titles in prior years. That filing history is a reliable signal they understand and accept work authorization requirements.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Finance degrees from USCIS-designated STEM programs qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. If your degree qualifies, tell employers early. Three years of authorized work time meaningfully reduces their urgency to sponsor an H-1B immediately after hire.
Pursue CFA or CPA progress strategically
Passing CFA Level 1 or starting CPA exam sections signals serious career commitment to FP&A employers. Credentials in progress strengthen your candidacy and demonstrate the long-term professional intent that makes sponsorship feel like a sound investment to hiring teams.
Frame your international background as an asset
FP&A roles at multinational companies often require cross-border financial reporting and consolidation. If you understand IFRS or have international business context from your home country, position that directly. It reframes your OPT status as relevant experience rather than an administrative complication.
Negotiate sponsorship expectations before accepting an offer
Confirm the employer's H-1B sponsorship intent before you accept any FP&A offer. Ask HR directly during the offer stage. Companies willing to sponsor will say so plainly. Ambiguous answers at that stage are a signal worth taking seriously before committing.
Financial Planning Analysis Fp A OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do FP&A jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your finance, economics, accounting, or business analytics degree is from a USCIS-designated STEM program, you may qualify for the 24-month extension on top of your initial 12-month OPT. Check your university's DSO and the official STEM OPT degree list to confirm your program's eligibility before assuming it qualifies.
Can I work in an FP&A role while my OPT application is pending?
No. You cannot begin working until you have your EAD card in hand and your OPT start date has arrived. Apply for OPT at least 90 days before your program end date to avoid a gap. If your start date is before your EAD arrives, you cannot work even with a job offer already signed.
Are FP&A employers generally willing to sponsor OPT students for H-1B?
Many are, particularly at companies with 500 or more employees or dedicated HR infrastructure. FP&A is classified as a specialty occupation under H-1B requirements because it typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. That said, smaller companies or startups often decline to sponsor. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly FP&A employers so you can focus your search where sponsorship is realistic.
What counts as a qualifying job for OPT in FP&A?
Your FP&A role must be directly related to your degree field. A finance or business degree supports most FP&A job titles, including financial analyst, budget analyst, and planning analyst. USCIS requires that the work be commensurate with your degree level, so an analyst role is generally appropriate. Internship or junior roles that are clearly below degree level can create reporting issues with your DSO.
How should I report a new FP&A job to maintain valid OPT status?
You must report any new employer to your DSO within 10 days of starting the job. Provide the employer name, address, job title, and start date. Failure to report on time can result in a SEVIS record termination, which puts your OPT status at risk. If you change employers or take on a second FP&A role, that also requires a new report within the same 10-day window.