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Strategic Finance Manager roles blend financial modeling, business partnering, and long-range planning, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with finance or economics degrees. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions under CIP codes 52.0801 or 52.1304, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Sr. Analyst, Strategic Finance
Reports To: Sr. Manager, Strategic Finance
Location: Jersey City, NJ
The Company:
Sunbit builds financial technology for real life. Our AI-native platform helps more people get to “yes” at the moments that matter with personalized offers, transparent terms, and no added consumer fees. In stores, practices and service centers across the country, Sunbit provides a fast, fair pay-over-time option. For everything else, the Sunbit Credit Card delivers a modern, no-fee credit experience managed in a powerful mobile app.
We are guided by people-centered values: Serve Others Before Self, Include Always, Connect Genuinely, Innovate for Good. These values shape how we build, how we support customers and merchants, and how we work with each other.
What makes Sunbit different is an AI-native infrastructure that runs through the full customer and merchant journey. Our interconnected AI systems power instant decisioning, streamline fraud checks with human-in-the-loop safeguards, and enable highly personalized offers at scale. The result is a quick, fair, and simple experience for consumers and merchants.
Today, Sunbit is available across a nationwide, in-person merchant network of 30,000+ locations spanning auto service centers, dental and optical practices, veterinary clinics, and other specialty services. We help teams say “yes” more often and help customers move forward with confidence.
The Role:
As a Senior Analyst, Strategic Finance, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of Sunbit’s credit card and Point of Sales (POS) portfolios. You will sit at the intersection of finance, product, and operations—translating complex financial data into clear insights that drive decision-making at the leadership level.
What you’ll own:
- Partner with business leaders to drive the month-end reporting and forecasting process, delivering accurate financial reports, variance analyses, and actionable insights to guide strategic decision-making
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes for the credit card business line, including revenue share, interchange fees, CECL allowance, and interest income.
- Unit Economics & LTV Modeling: Build and maintain sophisticated models to track Life-Time Value (LTV) and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and unit economics for credit card users.
- Credit Performance Analysis: Partner with relevant teams to monitor delinquency rates, net charge-offs (NCOs), and provisioning (CECL) to understand their impact on the bottom line.
- Business Partnership: Partner with leaders across the customer organization and support expense planning for the credit card business and customer care business units.
- Strategic Decision Support: Evaluate new initiatives, pricing changes, and expense decisions through scenario and sensitivity analysis.
- KPI Tracking: Design and automate dashboards to monitor key metrics.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or private equity.
- Solid understanding of balance sheet lending and consumer credit dynamics.
- Strong financial modeling skills and experience working with large data sets.
- Adept at crafting C-level narratives using Excel and PowerPoint, experience with business intelligence tools is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to support complex cross-functional projects and influence the organization.
How We Pay:
- We believe in paying fairly and equitably based on a number of factors including but not limited to previous experience, relevant work history, interview performance, geographical location, internal equity, and expected level of ownership.
- We are targeting a salary of $115,000 - $140,000 per year for this role.
- This role will also be granted company equity via stock options.
Why Choose Sunbit?
Sunbit is recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most admired fintech companies, earning honors from Inc. 5000 (four consecutive years), Forbes Fintech 50, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Financial Times, and FinTech Breakthrough for its innovation and impact. The company has also been featured among Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces and CB Insights’ Unicorn Companies, reflecting a valuation of $1.1B.
People choose Sunbit for its people-first culture rooted in service, inclusion, and real-world impact. Powered by AI that helps people in life’s critical moments—offering high approvals, speed, and zero fees—Sunbit has achieved proven scale across tens of thousands of merchants and millions of transactions. Its fast, fair, and simple financial products empower consumers and partners alike through clarity and trust.
The Perks:
- Mission driven, empowered, and collaborative culture
- Competitive pay and stock options
- Unlimited PTO
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, Parental Leave, HSA, & more)
- Newly added HSA and Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Team-based strategic planning and ownership of deliverables
Sunbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to provide a professional & welcoming workplace for all employees.
Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
We’ve been made aware of fraudsters impersonating Sunbit employees during the hiring process. Please note that all official communication will come from an @sunbit.com email address, through our applicant tracking platform @sunbit.comeet-notifications.com or directly via LinkedIn. We will never ask for your age, Social Security number, bank account details, payment of any kind, or other unrelated personal information during the application process. Our hiring process always includes interviews, either by phone, zoom, or in person, before any offer is made. If something feels suspicious, please contact us at hr@sunbit.com to confirm.
We ask that you contact hr@sunbit.com only about potential instances of fraud. hr@sunbit.com does not reach our recruiting team directly. Your application directly through the posting is the best way to ensure that your candidacy is reviewed by our team. Due to the volume of applications, we will not respond to nor forward emails about your candidacy that are sent to hr@sunbit.com directly, and your email about your application will be deleted from our systems.
Title: Sr. Analyst, Strategic Finance
Reports To: Sr. Manager, Strategic Finance
Location: Jersey City, NJ
The Company:
Sunbit builds financial technology for real life. Our AI-native platform helps more people get to “yes” at the moments that matter with personalized offers, transparent terms, and no added consumer fees. In stores, practices and service centers across the country, Sunbit provides a fast, fair pay-over-time option. For everything else, the Sunbit Credit Card delivers a modern, no-fee credit experience managed in a powerful mobile app.
We are guided by people-centered values: Serve Others Before Self, Include Always, Connect Genuinely, Innovate for Good. These values shape how we build, how we support customers and merchants, and how we work with each other.
What makes Sunbit different is an AI-native infrastructure that runs through the full customer and merchant journey. Our interconnected AI systems power instant decisioning, streamline fraud checks with human-in-the-loop safeguards, and enable highly personalized offers at scale. The result is a quick, fair, and simple experience for consumers and merchants.
Today, Sunbit is available across a nationwide, in-person merchant network of 30,000+ locations spanning auto service centers, dental and optical practices, veterinary clinics, and other specialty services. We help teams say “yes” more often and help customers move forward with confidence.
The Role:
As a Senior Analyst, Strategic Finance, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of Sunbit’s credit card and Point of Sales (POS) portfolios. You will sit at the intersection of finance, product, and operations—translating complex financial data into clear insights that drive decision-making at the leadership level.
What you’ll own:
- Partner with business leaders to drive the month-end reporting and forecasting process, delivering accurate financial reports, variance analyses, and actionable insights to guide strategic decision-making
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes for the credit card business line, including revenue share, interchange fees, CECL allowance, and interest income.
- Unit Economics & LTV Modeling: Build and maintain sophisticated models to track Life-Time Value (LTV) and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and unit economics for credit card users.
- Credit Performance Analysis: Partner with relevant teams to monitor delinquency rates, net charge-offs (NCOs), and provisioning (CECL) to understand their impact on the bottom line.
- Business Partnership: Partner with leaders across the customer organization and support expense planning for the credit card business and customer care business units.
- Strategic Decision Support: Evaluate new initiatives, pricing changes, and expense decisions through scenario and sensitivity analysis.
- KPI Tracking: Design and automate dashboards to monitor key metrics.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or private equity.
- Solid understanding of balance sheet lending and consumer credit dynamics.
- Strong financial modeling skills and experience working with large data sets.
- Adept at crafting C-level narratives using Excel and PowerPoint, experience with business intelligence tools is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to support complex cross-functional projects and influence the organization.
How We Pay:
- We believe in paying fairly and equitably based on a number of factors including but not limited to previous experience, relevant work history, interview performance, geographical location, internal equity, and expected level of ownership.
- We are targeting a salary of $115,000 - $140,000 per year for this role.
- This role will also be granted company equity via stock options.
Why Choose Sunbit?
Sunbit is recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most admired fintech companies, earning honors from Inc. 5000 (four consecutive years), Forbes Fintech 50, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Financial Times, and FinTech Breakthrough for its innovation and impact. The company has also been featured among Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces and CB Insights’ Unicorn Companies, reflecting a valuation of $1.1B.
People choose Sunbit for its people-first culture rooted in service, inclusion, and real-world impact. Powered by AI that helps people in life’s critical moments—offering high approvals, speed, and zero fees—Sunbit has achieved proven scale across tens of thousands of merchants and millions of transactions. Its fast, fair, and simple financial products empower consumers and partners alike through clarity and trust.
The Perks:
- Mission driven, empowered, and collaborative culture
- Competitive pay and stock options
- Unlimited PTO
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, Parental Leave, HSA, & more)
- Newly added HSA and Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Team-based strategic planning and ownership of deliverables
Sunbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to provide a professional & welcoming workplace for all employees.
Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
We’ve been made aware of fraudsters impersonating Sunbit employees during the hiring process. Please note that all official communication will come from an @sunbit.com email address, through our applicant tracking platform @sunbit.comeet-notifications.com or directly via LinkedIn. We will never ask for your age, Social Security number, bank account details, payment of any kind, or other unrelated personal information during the application process. Our hiring process always includes interviews, either by phone, zoom, or in person, before any offer is made. If something feels suspicious, please contact us at hr@sunbit.com to confirm.
We ask that you contact hr@sunbit.com only about potential instances of fraud. hr@sunbit.com does not reach our recruiting team directly. Your application directly through the posting is the best way to ensure that your candidacy is reviewed by our team. Due to the volume of applications, we will not respond to nor forward emails about your candidacy that are sent to hr@sunbit.com directly, and your email about your application will be deleted from our systems.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Strategic Finance Manager
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Strategic Finance Manager roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension if your degree is in finance, economics, or a quantitative field. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to avoid surprises at your OPT end date.
Lead with financial modeling and analytical skills
Employers evaluating OPT candidates for strategic finance roles want evidence of FP&A work, three-statement modeling, or scenario analysis. Concrete deliverables from internships or prior roles matter more than general finance knowledge in your application materials.
Bring up sponsorship early in the process
Raise your OPT status and sponsorship needs before the final offer stage. Finance hiring managers generally prefer transparency upfront. Framing it as a straightforward H-1B process, not a burden, helps keep conversations moving forward without misunderstanding.
Prioritize companies with dedicated immigration support
Larger corporations and well-funded growth-stage companies typically retain immigration counsel who manages H-1B filings internally. These employers are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship due to process uncertainty or cost concerns during your OPT period.
Build relationships within the finance and FP&A community
Strategic Finance Manager roles are frequently filled through referrals. Connecting with finance professionals at target companies through university alumni networks and professional associations increases your visibility with hiring managers who control sponsorship decisions.
Strategic Finance Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Strategic Finance Manager roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Strategic Finance Manager positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in finance, economics, accounting, or a quantitative discipline that maps to an approved STEM CIP code. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree qualifies before you begin your job search. The extension gives you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization.
How do I find Strategic Finance Manager jobs that offer OPT and H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor F-1 OPT and H-1B workers, so you are not wasting applications on companies that do not hire international candidates. Strategic finance roles at mid-size and large corporations tend to have the highest sponsorship rates, particularly in technology, healthcare, and financial services industries.
What visa typically follows OPT for Strategic Finance Manager roles?
The H-1B is the most common path after OPT for Strategic Finance Managers, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Some employers in consulting or multinational corporations may also explore the L-1 visa or O-1 visa depending on your background. Your employer's immigration counsel will determine the best option.
What does the E-Verify requirement mean for OPT students in this role?
If you are on a STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Most larger finance employers are already enrolled, but you should confirm this during the offer stage, not after you have accepted. Working for a non-E-Verify employer on STEM OPT is a violation of your work authorization terms and can affect future immigration filings.
Is a Strategic Finance Manager role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Strategic Finance Manager consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field as a standard industry requirement. USCIS has a long record of approving H-1B petitions for finance management roles at companies that document the degree requirement clearly in the Labor Condition Application and job description.