Financial Planning Analyst Jobs for OPT Students
Financial Planning Analyst jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in finance, economics, or accounting. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions under CIP codes 52.0801 and 52.0301, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization if your degree qualifies.
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We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to support enterprise-level financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning activities. This role partners closely with finance leadership, accounting, and technical teams to drive informed decision-making, evaluate investments, and support the firm’s long-term growth strategy. The ideal candidate will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will help develop and lead the financial planning and analysis function for a high-growth, industry-leading firm.
Responsibilities
- Assist with company valuation models and related risk assessment activities.
- Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to gather assumptions, challenge inputs, and ensure alignment with growth and strategic objectives.
- Provide leadership for annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles for the firm and key departments.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance integrated financial models, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and capital expenditure and operating expense modeling.
- Analyze, model, and monitor return on key investments and capital purchases, providing insights and recommendations.
- Build and evaluate sensitive analysis scenarios to support strategic, financial, and operational decision-making.
- Create and monitor business performance metrics, including key performance indicator tracking, profitability analysis, and trend analysis.
- Partner with the accounting team to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You Bring To The Team
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field required.
- CPA license is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and modeling, with a strong understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts, and forecasting methodologies.
- Ability to influence through data and clearly communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems and ERP platforms.
We are open to this role being located in Omaha, Lincoln, NE, Overland Park, KS or possible other locations.
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As An Olsson Employee, You Will
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to support enterprise-level financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning activities. This role partners closely with finance leadership, accounting, and technical teams to drive informed decision-making, evaluate investments, and support the firm’s long-term growth strategy. The ideal candidate will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will help develop and lead the financial planning and analysis function for a high-growth, industry-leading firm.
Responsibilities
- Assist with company valuation models and related risk assessment activities.
- Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to gather assumptions, challenge inputs, and ensure alignment with growth and strategic objectives.
- Provide leadership for annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles for the firm and key departments.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance integrated financial models, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and capital expenditure and operating expense modeling.
- Analyze, model, and monitor return on key investments and capital purchases, providing insights and recommendations.
- Build and evaluate sensitive analysis scenarios to support strategic, financial, and operational decision-making.
- Create and monitor business performance metrics, including key performance indicator tracking, profitability analysis, and trend analysis.
- Partner with the accounting team to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You Bring To The Team
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field required.
- CPA license is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and modeling, with a strong understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts, and forecasting methodologies.
- Ability to influence through data and clearly communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems and ERP platforms.
We are open to this role being located in Omaha, Lincoln, NE, Overland Park, KS or possible other locations.
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As An Olsson Employee, You Will
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Planning Analyst
Lead with your technical skill set
Financial Planning Analyst roles increasingly require proficiency in Excel modeling, SQL, and tools like Hyperion or Anaplan. Highlighting these skills signals immediate value to hiring managers and shifts the conversation away from your visa status early in the process.
Target companies with existing OPT infrastructure
Large financial services firms, Fortune 500 corporate finance teams, and consulting companies have established HR processes for sponsoring international candidates. These employers are less likely to be deterred by OPT paperwork than smaller firms hiring for their first finance role.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Finance and accounting degrees under CIP codes 52.0801 and 52.0301 qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your specific program's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since this significantly expands your authorized work period and your attractiveness to employers.
Frame your OPT timeline during outreach
Be upfront that you have 12 months of OPT, extendable to 36 months with STEM designation. Employers in corporate finance plan hiring in annual cycles, so showing you can cover at least one full fiscal year reduces their perceived risk around your authorization.
Apply before your OPT start date approaches
Financial Planning Analyst hiring processes often involve multiple interview rounds and finance case assessments that take four to eight weeks. Starting your search three to four months before graduation gives you time to convert offers before your authorization window opens.
Emphasize FP&A-specific experience from internships
Budgeting support, variance analysis, and financial modeling work from internships directly maps to entry-level FP&A responsibilities. Quantify outcomes where possible, since finance hiring managers evaluate analytical candidates on precision and their ability to translate data into business decisions.
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Does a Financial Planning Analyst role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in finance, accounting, or a related quantitative field classified under a STEM-designated CIP code such as 52.0801 or 52.0301, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your designated school official before assuming you qualify.
Are Financial Planning Analyst employers typically willing to sponsor OPT students?
Large corporations with dedicated FP&A teams, financial services companies, and management consulting firms are the most sponsorship-friendly employers for this role. They hire international talent regularly and have legal teams familiar with OPT and H-1B processes. Smaller companies hiring their first finance analyst may be less familiar with the process and require more education during interviews. Browse OPT-friendly Financial Planning Analyst openings on Migrate Mate to find employers already set up to hire international candidates.
What authorization does an employer need to hire me as a Financial Planning Analyst on OPT?
Your employer does not file any petition with USCIS during standard OPT. You work on your EAD card, which you must present along with your I-20 showing OPT authorization. For STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you file the extension request through your school's DSO at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires.
Can I work as a Financial Planning Analyst at a firm that does not sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, during your OPT period you are self-authorized and your employer does not need to sponsor anything. H-1B sponsorship only becomes relevant if you want to stay in the U.S. after your OPT and STEM extension periods expire. It is worth confirming a company's H-1B sponsorship history early if long-term U.S. employment is your goal, since not all FP&A employers file H-1B petitions.
How specific does my FP&A job need to be to count as authorized employment on OPT?
Your OPT employment must be directly related to your major field of study. A Financial Planning Analyst role requires quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and business forecasting, which aligns clearly with finance, economics, and accounting degrees. Keep documentation showing the connection between your coursework and job duties in case your DSO or USCIS requests verification. General administrative or unrelated work does not count toward OPT employment requirements.
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