OPT FP&A Analyst Jobs
FP&A Analyst roles sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with finance or accounting degrees. Most employers file H-1B visa sponsorship for high-performing analysts, and STEM OPT extensions apply if your degree qualifies under a STEM-designated CIP code.
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Thermon is a global industrial technology leader and the world's foremost provider of mission-critical heating solutions. From power generation and semiconductors to oilgas and food processing, our systems keep essential industries running safely, efficiently, and reliably.
We do not just make heaters—we deliver complete, end-to-end solutions that include design, installation, controls, and monitoring. Our people and products transfer the warmth needed to make life work.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operating in 18 countries, Thermon is built on the values of Care, Commit, and Collaborate. We are a team of innovators and problem-solvers, united by our mission and driven by a culture of ownership and impact.
About the Role
We're looking for a highly analytical and business-minded FP&A Analyst to support our growing project-based business. In this role, you'll partner closely with Project Management, Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Accounting teams to help drive profitable growth, improve forecasting accuracy, and provide meaningful insights that influence business decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial analysis with operational partnership. You'll gain broad exposure to project execution, revenue forecasting, profitability management, cash flow planning, and strategic decision-making while working directly with business leaders across the organization.
What You'll Do
Drive Project PerformanceProfitability
- Analyze project portfolio performance across customers, regions, project types, and execution models.
- Identify drivers of project profitability and recommend actions to improve margins and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate financial performance throughout the project lifecycle, including engineering, field services, construction activities, and subcontracted work.
- Support project reviews by comparing estimated versus actual performance and identifying lessons learned.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs that provide leadership with actionable visibility into project performance and profitability trends.
Lead ForecastingFinancial Planning
- Prepare and maintain monthly forecasts for revenue, gross profit, operating income, and cash flow.
- Partner with Project Managers and business leaders to review project performance and update forecasts.
- Analyze forecast-to-actual variances and identify key business drivers.
- Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Build financial models and scenario analyses for strategic projects and business initiatives.
Manage Backlog, RevenueProject Reporting
- Analyze project backlog, bookings, and pipeline activity to support revenue forecasting.
- Develop reporting tools that improve visibility into future revenue opportunities and execution risks.
- Partner with Accounting and Project Management teams to support revenue recognition and project reporting.
- Ensure alignment between project forecasts, project progress, and recognized revenue.
Support Margin ManagementEAC Reviews
- Monitor project costs, margins, and profitability throughout project execution.
- Identify cost overruns, scope changes, change order impacts, and emerging risks.
- Coordinate monthly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) reviews with Project Managers.
- Help leadership proactively address projects that require corrective action or management intervention.
Improve Cash FlowRisk Visibility
- Forecast project cash receipts and expenditures.
- Analyze working capital requirements and cash generation across the project portfolio.
- Monitor billing milestones, collections, retention balances, and customer payment trends.
- Evaluate project risks and opportunities, including schedule delays, procurement challenges, productivity issues, and scope changes.
- Develop sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to support business decisions.
Deliver Business Insights
- Prepare monthly financial and operational performance reports for leadership.
- Present findings, recommendations, and trends to Finance and Operations teams.
- Drive continuous improvements in reporting processes, forecasting accuracy, and financial controls.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or other professional certification is a plus.
Experience
- 3-7 years of experience in FP&A, Project Finance, Cost Accounting, Project Controls, or a related analytical finance role.
- Experience supporting project-based businesses such as industrial manufacturing, engineering, construction, EPC, or technical services organizations is preferred.
- Familiarity with long-term contract financial management and project forecasting.
- Knowledge of revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft AX12 and/or D365.
- Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
Success in This Role
You will thrive in this position if you:
- Enjoy solving complex business problems through data and analysis.
- Are comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams and influencing decision-making.
- Can translate financial results into clear business insights.
- Have strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
- Are self-motivated, curious, and eager to drive continuous improvement.
Who We Are
Thermon is a global industrial technology leader and the world's foremost provider of mission-critical heating solutions. From power generation and semiconductors to oilgas and food processing, our systems keep essential industries running safely, efficiently, and reliably.
We do not just make heaters—we deliver complete, end-to-end solutions that include design, installation, controls, and monitoring. Our people and products transfer the warmth needed to make life work.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operating in 18 countries, Thermon is built on the values of Care, Commit, and Collaborate. We are a team of innovators and problem-solvers, united by our mission and driven by a culture of ownership and impact.
About the Role
We're looking for a highly analytical and business-minded FP&A Analyst to support our growing project-based business. In this role, you'll partner closely with Project Management, Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Accounting teams to help drive profitable growth, improve forecasting accuracy, and provide meaningful insights that influence business decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial analysis with operational partnership. You'll gain broad exposure to project execution, revenue forecasting, profitability management, cash flow planning, and strategic decision-making while working directly with business leaders across the organization.
What You'll Do
Drive Project PerformanceProfitability
- Analyze project portfolio performance across customers, regions, project types, and execution models.
- Identify drivers of project profitability and recommend actions to improve margins and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate financial performance throughout the project lifecycle, including engineering, field services, construction activities, and subcontracted work.
- Support project reviews by comparing estimated versus actual performance and identifying lessons learned.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs that provide leadership with actionable visibility into project performance and profitability trends.
Lead ForecastingFinancial Planning
- Prepare and maintain monthly forecasts for revenue, gross profit, operating income, and cash flow.
- Partner with Project Managers and business leaders to review project performance and update forecasts.
- Analyze forecast-to-actual variances and identify key business drivers.
- Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Build financial models and scenario analyses for strategic projects and business initiatives.
Manage Backlog, RevenueProject Reporting
- Analyze project backlog, bookings, and pipeline activity to support revenue forecasting.
- Develop reporting tools that improve visibility into future revenue opportunities and execution risks.
- Partner with Accounting and Project Management teams to support revenue recognition and project reporting.
- Ensure alignment between project forecasts, project progress, and recognized revenue.
Support Margin ManagementEAC Reviews
- Monitor project costs, margins, and profitability throughout project execution.
- Identify cost overruns, scope changes, change order impacts, and emerging risks.
- Coordinate monthly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) reviews with Project Managers.
- Help leadership proactively address projects that require corrective action or management intervention.
Improve Cash FlowRisk Visibility
- Forecast project cash receipts and expenditures.
- Analyze working capital requirements and cash generation across the project portfolio.
- Monitor billing milestones, collections, retention balances, and customer payment trends.
- Evaluate project risks and opportunities, including schedule delays, procurement challenges, productivity issues, and scope changes.
- Develop sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to support business decisions.
Deliver Business Insights
- Prepare monthly financial and operational performance reports for leadership.
- Present findings, recommendations, and trends to Finance and Operations teams.
- Drive continuous improvements in reporting processes, forecasting accuracy, and financial controls.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or other professional certification is a plus.
Experience
- 3-7 years of experience in FP&A, Project Finance, Cost Accounting, Project Controls, or a related analytical finance role.
- Experience supporting project-based businesses such as industrial manufacturing, engineering, construction, EPC, or technical services organizations is preferred.
- Familiarity with long-term contract financial management and project forecasting.
- Knowledge of revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft AX12 and/or D365.
- Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
Success in This Role
You will thrive in this position if you:
- Enjoy solving complex business problems through data and analysis.
- Are comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams and influencing decision-making.
- Can translate financial results into clear business insights.
- Have strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
- Are self-motivated, curious, and eager to drive continuous improvement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a FP&A Analyst
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Large corporations and multinational firms sponsor FP&A Analysts far more consistently than small businesses. Look for employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for finance roles in previous years before you apply.
Lead with your financial modeling skills
Employers evaluating OPT candidates want to see technical depth. Highlight proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, variance analysis, and budgeting tools like Anaplan or Adaptive Insights upfront in your resume and interviews.
Use your STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Finance degrees from programs with a STEM-designated CIP code qualify for a 24-month OPT extension, giving employers a three-year window to sponsor your H-1B. Confirm your program's designation with your DSO before applying.
Frame sponsorship as a low-friction ask for finance roles
FP&A Analyst is a well-established specialty occupation with consistent USCIS approval history. Reassure employers that the sponsorship process for this role is straightforward compared to more ambiguous job titles.
Prioritize companies in their budgeting cycles
FP&A teams hire most aggressively before fiscal year planning cycles, typically in the fall and early spring. Timing your applications around these windows increases your chances of landing a role with sponsorship intent.
Quantify your impact with real numbers from past experience
Hiring managers for FP&A roles respond to measurable results. Reference specific forecasting accuracy improvements, cost savings identified, or reporting cycles you shortened. Concrete outcomes make you a stronger candidate than sponsorship concerns make you a risky hire.
FP&A Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an FP&A Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes. FP&A Analyst consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. USCIS has a long approval history for H-1B petitions in this job title. Your degree field needs to align with the financial analysis and planning responsibilities in the job description.
Can I work as an FP&A Analyst on F-1 OPT with a non-STEM finance degree?
Yes, you can work on standard 12-month OPT with any qualifying finance or business degree. If your degree program does not carry a STEM-designated CIP code, you won't be eligible for the 24-month STEM extension, which limits your OPT window. Many FP&A employers still hire and sponsor within the standard 12-month period, particularly at larger firms.
How do I find FP&A Analyst jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It surfaces FP&A Analyst roles at employers with a verified sponsorship history, so you're not applying blind to companies that will screen you out at the offer stage. Filtering by visa sponsorship willingness saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking later.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I transition from FP&A Analyst to a different role at the same company?
Your OPT authorization is tied to employment that is directly related to your degree, not to a specific job title. If you move into a role that is still related to your field of study, your OPT remains valid. However, any material change in job duties should be reported to your DSO, and you should confirm the new role still meets the practical training requirement.
Is a master's degree in finance or an MBA an advantage for FP&A Analyst roles on OPT?
Yes, and it extends your timeline significantly. A qualifying master's or MBA from a STEM-designated program resets your OPT clock entirely, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. FP&A teams at mid-size and large companies often prefer graduate-level candidates for senior analyst positions, which also tend to attract more consistent H-1B sponsorship.