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Strategic Finance Lead roles blend financial modeling, business partnering, and long-term planning, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with finance, economics, or business degrees. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions when classified under financial analysis or operations research occupational codes, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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As part of the Strategic Finance - Tech Finance team, you will help scale the financial reporting, analytics, and planning capabilities and empower decision-makers across Tech and Finance leadership. You will play a key role in all aspects of financial reporting and make significant contributions to high-profile strategic and operational initiatives. Your work and the insights you create will drive real-time business decisions and help Uber continue to scale while also creating more opportunities for the many thousands of couriers, restaurants, and drivers that use our platform daily.
- Financial & Operational Planning: Partner with company leaders to develop financial forecasts and operational goals
- Partner with the business: To apply business judgment and financial insights to assist with decision-making related to new initiatives, products, and business opportunities
- Sophisticated financial modeling: Break complex business problems down into components, and build models from scratch as well as improve existing models
- Strategic Thinking & Execution Excellence: Partner with your team to execute projects and operationalize our insights
- Work closely with accounting to provide input on management reporting needs and better understand our actuals
- Be creative, adaptive, and eager to learn new technical skill sets
Basic Qualifications
- BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, MIS or other relevant subject
- 2+ years of proven experience
- Experience with Excel/Google Sheets
- Prior financial and/or analytical experience including FP&A, investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Outstanding analytical skills - standard methodologies are second nature, and your models are efficient, scalable, and intuitive
- Excellent communication and people skills - numbers are key, but a business is built with people
- Self-starter - you will take initiative, be dedicated, set and drive toward goals
- Ability to prioritize - we are consistently working on multiple projects at any given time, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable working in an ambiguous environment and has the ability to optimally multitask
- Standout colleague - this is a highly collaborative and encouraging team environment
- Attention to detail and ability to execute in a fast-paced environment
- Basic knowledge of GAAP
- Experience with enterprise-level financial planning systems, SQL, and/or statistical software package
Compensation
For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $106,000 per year - USD $118,000 per year.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $106,000 per year - USD $118,000 per year.
For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.
Ready to Ride?
This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we'd love to hear from you.
You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.
Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
About the role and team
As part of the Strategic Finance - Tech Finance team, you will help scale the financial reporting, analytics, and planning capabilities and empower decision-makers across Tech and Finance leadership. You will play a key role in all aspects of financial reporting and make significant contributions to high-profile strategic and operational initiatives. Your work and the insights you create will drive real-time business decisions and help Uber continue to scale while also creating more opportunities for the many thousands of couriers, restaurants, and drivers that use our platform daily.
- Financial & Operational Planning: Partner with company leaders to develop financial forecasts and operational goals
- Partner with the business: To apply business judgment and financial insights to assist with decision-making related to new initiatives, products, and business opportunities
- Sophisticated financial modeling: Break complex business problems down into components, and build models from scratch as well as improve existing models
- Strategic Thinking & Execution Excellence: Partner with your team to execute projects and operationalize our insights
- Work closely with accounting to provide input on management reporting needs and better understand our actuals
- Be creative, adaptive, and eager to learn new technical skill sets
Basic Qualifications
- BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, MIS or other relevant subject
- 2+ years of proven experience
- Experience with Excel/Google Sheets
- Prior financial and/or analytical experience including FP&A, investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Outstanding analytical skills - standard methodologies are second nature, and your models are efficient, scalable, and intuitive
- Excellent communication and people skills - numbers are key, but a business is built with people
- Self-starter - you will take initiative, be dedicated, set and drive toward goals
- Ability to prioritize - we are consistently working on multiple projects at any given time, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable working in an ambiguous environment and has the ability to optimally multitask
- Standout colleague - this is a highly collaborative and encouraging team environment
- Attention to detail and ability to execute in a fast-paced environment
- Basic knowledge of GAAP
- Experience with enterprise-level financial planning systems, SQL, and/or statistical software package
Compensation
For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $106,000 per year - USD $118,000 per year.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $106,000 per year - USD $118,000 per year.
For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.
Ready to Ride?
This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we'd love to hear from you.
You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.
Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Strategic Finance Lead
Confirm your OPT employer authorization before accepting
Your employer must be registered with E-Verify to hire you during the STEM OPT extension period. Confirm this before signing any offer. Startups and smaller firms sometimes lack E-Verify registration, which would limit you to 12 months of standard OPT.
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship histories
Strategic Finance Lead roles are almost always classified as specialty occupations, making them strong H-1B visa candidates. Prioritize companies that have sponsored finance professionals before. Past sponsorship behavior is the single most reliable predictor of future sponsorship willingness.
Clarify your SOC code with your DSO early
STEM OPT eligibility for strategic finance roles depends on the Standard Occupational Classification code your employer uses. Financial Analysts (13-2051) and Operations Research Analysts (15-2031) typically qualify. Confirm the correct SOC code with your DSO before your employer files the I-983 training plan.
Position your quantitative skills as a differentiator
Strategic finance candidates with strong modeling, SQL, or Python skills are more competitive and more likely to receive sponsorship. Employers investing in H-1B sponsorship want candidates who are difficult to replace. Emphasize analytical depth, not just financial reporting experience, in every application.
Start the H-1B conversation during the offer stage
Do not wait until your OPT is expiring to raise visa sponsorship. Bring it up directly during offer negotiations so both sides have clear expectations. Employers who are unwilling to sponsor will tell you then, saving you from accepting a role with no long-term path.
Use your OPT period to build cross-functional business credibility
Strategic Finance Leads who partner closely with operations, product, and go-to-market teams are harder to replace and easier to sponsor. Use your OPT window to expand your internal influence, not just close the books. Demonstrated business impact strengthens any future visa petition.
Strategic Finance Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Strategic Finance Lead roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do, but it depends on the SOC code your employer assigns. Roles classified under Financial Analysts (13-2051) or Operations Research Analysts (15-2031) qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years total. Roles classified under general management codes typically do not qualify, so confirm the classification with your DSO before your employer files the I-983.
How do I find Strategic Finance Lead jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor F-1 OPT students and H-1B visa holders, so you're not wasting time on roles that won't support your authorization. Strategic finance positions at growth-stage companies and larger enterprises are the most likely to have sponsorship infrastructure already in place.
Can I work as a Strategic Finance Lead at a startup on OPT?
Yes, but verify the startup is registered with E-Verify before accepting an offer, since STEM OPT extension requires E-Verify compliance. Many early-stage startups have not yet registered. If the company is pre-Series B, also assess whether they have the legal and HR resources to navigate H-1B sponsorship when your OPT window closes.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I get promoted or change roles within the same company?
A promotion within the same employer generally does not disrupt your OPT status as long as the role remains within your degree field. However, if the job duties change significantly, you should notify your DSO and confirm the updated role still aligns with your OPT authorization. For STEM OPT extensions, any material change in employment must be reported through an updated I-983 training plan.
Is a Strategic Finance Lead role strong enough to support an H-1B petition after OPT?
Yes. Strategic Finance Lead positions routinely qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. The role's combination of financial modeling, business strategy, and cross-functional analysis aligns well with the specialty occupation standard. Employers with prior finance sponsorship experience will find the petition straightforward to prepare.