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Financial Data Analysts are strong H-1B visa and E-3 visa candidates, the role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a related quantitative field. Employers across banking, consulting, and tech actively sponsor visas for this title. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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WHO WE ARE
We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, Popwell and MIXT.
When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.
Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them.
This role leads enterprise financial planning and serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, translating operational performance into financial insight to drive profitable growth.
You’ll be responsible for all aspects of corporate financial planning and analysis and being a strategic partner across the organization helping to improve current business, assess new business opportunities and lead our annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes. This role is an ideal opportunity for a motivated self-starter and leader who wants to drive overall strategy and influence business outcomes.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Direct Reports: FP&A Analyst II and FP&A Lead
Location: Onsite at our Preston, WA office 4+ days a week
Annual Bonus Potential: 25% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.
Base Salary: $200,000 - $243,000 (depending on experience)
Note: New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
- Own and manage financial planning and forecasting processes in coordination with the relevant business and finance stakeholders.
- Lead and manage the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for the company.
- Own and continuously improve enterprise FP&A processes and operating cadence.
- Orchestrate financial planning processes to build plans to deliver against financial targets, identify gaps in plans and opportunities to close them.
- Develop and maintain annual and long-term models based on evolution of business and collaboration with other departments to guide strategic decision-making.
- Drive the automation and improvement of financial reporting and analysis processes including identifying opportunities for process and efficiency improvements and implement strategies to reduce costs and enhance financial performance.
- Partner across the organization to build and review P&Ls for new products, enterprise projects, as well as other new business initiatives, reporting actual results and variances.
- Provide data-driven insights, facilitate decision making and influence strategy through business reviews, scenario planning and financial modeling.
- Serve as a Finance business partner for other departments, including Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain Operations, to help business groups improve performance and analyze and communicate the impact of related decisions on company forecasts, drive predictability, and identify efficiencies.
- Establish goals and objectives, identifying priorities, enhance processes and tools, and develop the FP&A team.
- Foster a collaborative culture of trust, accountability, and performance, empowering Rain Makers to reach their potential.
- Constantly connect with peers to ensure alignment on strategy and execution (Business Goals, Department Management Styles, Processes, etc.).
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
We create connections with every sip. And we’ve found a lot of value in in-person connections! As an evolving company, we’re still creating and refining the systems that will fuel our future growth. Onsite presence is beyond collaboration, and here is why onsite presence matters:
- Speeds decision-making – Having the right people in the same room means questions get answered and roadblocks get cleared instantly, which is critical when building for scale and aligning priorities across the various departments.
- Strengthens cross-functional execution – Many of our initiatives cut across departments. Onsite presence ensures the Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams, along with others, ensures the right voices are at the table at the right time to align on next steps.
- Enables richer, faster feedback loops – Real-time observation and discussion with Rain Makers across departments help us spot gaps, adapt processes, and improve outcomes immediately.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of accounting, financial planning, analysis, and/or forecasting experience.
- A minimum of five (5) years leading the financial planning and analysis function. Consumer products or manufacturing company, preferred.
- Experience directly managing a team of 2+ employees.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Knowledge and experience working with ERP and financial planning applications (Anaplan experience preferred, but not required).
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with a focus on building scalable, automated solutions.
- Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis. Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where the numbers are still being defined.
- Exceptional strategic communication skills. Able to translate complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives for Board, C-Suite, and cross-functional audiences.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends for special assignments.
Rain Makers are people who are accountable, curious, and inclusive.
We hold ourselves accountable and recognize room for growth while openly accepting feedback. We embrace change to deliver progressive results.
Rain Makers don’t wait for answers – we go find them. Curiosity is part of what makes us so successful. Sometimes we push back, productively challenging the status quo.
We promote inclusivity. Valuing communication and respect, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. We are an approachable bunch, building and fostering relationships with people of all backgrounds.
WHAT WE OFFER
Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks! All regular, full-time Rain Makers are equipped with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like...
- Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year. And that’s just to start! Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!
- FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.
- Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it’s intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.
- Relocation: Relocation Available (when available).
- Onsite and Hybrid Rain Makers: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive mileage reimbursement.
- 401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.
- Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.
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- Rain Makers may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.
- Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!
- Vehicle Program –
- Field Sales Specialist – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate.
- Field Sales Managers and Market Managers – Company car or vehicle stipend included!
- Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors – We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.
Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Data Analyst
Lead with your quantitative degree
USCIS requires a specific degree field for specialty occupation approval. A bachelor's in finance, statistics, economics, or data science strengthens your petition. A general business degree without quantitative coursework can create unnecessary friction during adjudication.
Target industries with high LCA filing volume
Banking, insurance, consulting, and enterprise tech companies file Labor Condition Applications for Financial Data Analyst roles regularly. These employers have established sponsorship pipelines and are far more likely to move quickly than first-time sponsors navigating the process.
Highlight tools and methodologies in your resume
SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and Excel modeling are the technical markers that distinguish data-focused analyst roles from general analyst positions. Being explicit about these tools reinforces the specialty occupation argument USCIS uses to evaluate your H-1B petition.
Understand that LCA filing is the employer's first step
Before your H-1B petition is filed, your employer must certify a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. This step confirms the role meets prevailing wage requirements and typically takes one to two weeks to complete.
Distinguish between H-1B and E-3 if you're Australian
Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a rolling application process through U.S. consulates. For a Financial Data Analyst role, both visas require the same specialty occupation standard, but E-3 is significantly faster to obtain.
Document work experience if your degree field is adjacent
If your degree is in a related but not exact field, relevant work experience analyzing financial data can support your petition. Immigration attorneys often use a combination of education and progressive experience to establish specialty occupation equivalency for borderline cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Data Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Financial Data Analyst consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation. USCIS looks for roles that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, finance, economics, statistics, or data science all satisfy this. Roles that specify technical tools like SQL or Python alongside financial modeling strengthen the specialty occupation argument further, making RFEs less likely.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my visa as a Financial Data Analyst?
A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, or data science is the standard baseline. Computer science degrees with finance coursework are also accepted by most employers. A general business administration degree can work but carries more risk of an H-1B visa RFE if the coursework isn't clearly quantitative. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. four-year degree is required.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a visa for a Financial Data Analyst position?
Browse Financial Data Analyst roles on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers. In general, large financial institutions, insurance companies, and management consulting firms sponsor this role most reliably. Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for analyst roles in the past are your strongest leads, they already understand the process and have legal infrastructure in place.
Are Financial Data Analyst roles typically cap-exempt or cap-subject for H-1B?
Most Financial Data Analyst positions are cap-subject, meaning they count against the annual 85,000 H-1B cap and require selection in the lottery. Cap-exempt employers, universities, nonprofits affiliated with universities, and certain research institutions, do hire analysts, but it's less common in this role. If you're on OPT, you can begin working while awaiting lottery selection through the cap-gap provision if your OPT extends into the fiscal year.
Can I get an H-1B as a Financial Data Analyst if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, and this is the most common pathway. Your employer submits your H-1B registration in March, and if selected, files your full petition by June 30 for an October 1 start date. If you have a STEM OPT extension, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension beyond your standard 12 months of OPT, giving you more runway if you aren't selected in the first lottery cycle.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Financial Data Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.