OPT Financial Planning And Analysis Manager Jobs
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with finance, accounting, or economics degrees. These roles typically qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, giving you a clear path beyond your 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a qualifying field.
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MerchSource is a rapidly growing and fast-paced consumer packaged goods company with long-standing relationships with the world’s largest retailers. The FP&A Analyst partners with Finance, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Operations to turn complex business data into actionable insights that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and customer experience. This role reports to the Finance Manager and regularly partners with executive leadership, including the VP Finance, CFO, COO, and Chief Supply Chain Officer, to support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, and process improvement.
Responsibilities:
Analytics & Reporting:
- Analyze customer, product, category, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop executive-level dashboards and reporting that communicate key business drivers and actionable insights.
- Present findings and recommendations to Finance.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects for senior leadership.
Forecasting & Modeling:
- Build and maintain financial and operational models to support sales forecasting, OpEx forecasting, cost analysis, inventory planning, and logistics optimization.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability through scenario analysis and operational cost modeling.
Treasury:
- Monitor cash inflows and outflows to optimize working capital and maintain adequate liquidity.
- Support rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Preparing borrowing base certificates (BBCs), compliance certificates, and other lender reporting requirements.
- Assist in coordinated AP activities.
Continuous Improvement & AI:
- Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve reporting, forecasting, and business processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in finance, business analytics, operations finance, or supply chain analytics.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with Domo, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics tools is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to executive leadership.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Job Summary:
MerchSource is a rapidly growing and fast-paced consumer packaged goods company with long-standing relationships with the world’s largest retailers. The FP&A Analyst partners with Finance, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Operations to turn complex business data into actionable insights that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and customer experience. This role reports to the Finance Manager and regularly partners with executive leadership, including the VP Finance, CFO, COO, and Chief Supply Chain Officer, to support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, and process improvement.
Responsibilities:
Analytics & Reporting:
- Analyze customer, product, category, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop executive-level dashboards and reporting that communicate key business drivers and actionable insights.
- Present findings and recommendations to Finance.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects for senior leadership.
Forecasting & Modeling:
- Build and maintain financial and operational models to support sales forecasting, OpEx forecasting, cost analysis, inventory planning, and logistics optimization.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability through scenario analysis and operational cost modeling.
Treasury:
- Monitor cash inflows and outflows to optimize working capital and maintain adequate liquidity.
- Support rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Preparing borrowing base certificates (BBCs), compliance certificates, and other lender reporting requirements.
- Assist in coordinated AP activities.
Continuous Improvement & AI:
- Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve reporting, forecasting, and business processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in finance, business analytics, operations finance, or supply chain analytics.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with Domo, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics tools is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to executive leadership.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Financial Planning And Analysis Manager
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visa workers in finance roles before are far more likely to do it again. Look for mid-size and large firms with dedicated finance teams, where FP&A Manager is an established headcount rather than a one-off hire.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Finance and accounting degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program list qualify for the 24-month extension. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before accepting a role, since not all business degrees automatically qualify for the extension.
Frame your OPT timeline proactively in interviews
Tell hiring managers upfront: you have 12 months of OPT and can extend to 36 months with a STEM degree. Employers who understand the timeline are far less likely to pull an offer over work authorization concerns later in the process.
Prioritize roles with clear H-1B sponsorship language
Job postings that say 'visa sponsorship available' or 'will sponsor H-1B' signal employer familiarity with the process. FP&A Manager roles at publicly traded companies and large private firms are most likely to include this language explicitly.
Demonstrate impact through financial modeling and forecasting
Sponsorship decisions often come down to whether the employer sees you as irreplaceable. Quantify your contributions, such as variance analysis accuracy, budget cycle efficiency, or cost-saving initiatives, to make the business case for sponsoring your H-1B compelling.
Build internal allies before H-1B season
H-1B registrations open in March each year. If you join a company in late 2025, you need your manager and HR aligned on sponsorship well before then. Raise it early, document the agreement, and follow up as the registration window approaches.
Financial Planning And Analysis Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. FP&A Manager roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. As long as your job offer aligns with your degree and you have an active EAD, you can work in this role on standard or STEM OPT. Confirm your authorization dates with your DSO before your start date.
Does an FP&A Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field such as finance, accounting, statistics, or applied economics, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before applying.
Do FP&A Manager roles typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large companies with structured finance teams. FP&A Manager is a well-defined specialty occupation, which makes the H-1B petition straightforward for most employers. You can browse FP&A Manager roles that include sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for OPT-eligible and H-1B-sponsoring employers.
What happens to my OPT if I lose an FP&A Manager job?
If your employment ends before your OPT expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new job, transfer to a different visa status, or depart the United States. You cannot work during this period. If you're on STEM OPT, the same 60-day rule applies. Report any employment changes to your DSO immediately to keep your SEVIS record accurate.
Can I work part-time as an FP&A Manager on OPT?
Yes, OPT allows part-time work of fewer than 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time work after graduation. However, FP&A Manager is almost always a full-time role, and part-time arrangements may raise questions about whether the position meets the specialty occupation threshold required for H-1B sponsorship down the line.