Senior Financial Analyst Jobs

Find senior financial analyst opportunities that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. Explore vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, spanning financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, and business decision support.

What Senior Financial Analysts Do

Senior financial analysts turn financial and operational data into insights that guide business decisions. Common responsibilities include building forecasts and budgets, analyzing performance against plans, preparing reports for leadership, evaluating business cases, and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Many roles also involve partnering with teams across an organization and presenting recommendations to executives.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting. Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial planning systems is often important, while experience with business intelligence tools, databases, or enterprise resource planning platforms may be valuable. Clear communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex findings are essential.

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is typical. Some employers prefer advanced degrees or certifications such as an MBA, CFA, or CPA, along with several years of relevant experience.

Where Senior Financial Analysts Work

Senior financial analysts are hired across industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, consulting, and consumer businesses. Depending on the employer, roles may focus on corporate FP&A, product or business-unit finance, investment analysis, or strategic planning.

Find Your Next Senior Financial Analyst Role

Browse senior financial analyst jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare role expectations, industries, and compensation details, then focus your search on positions that fit your expertise and next career step.

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$95K - $115K *

Unlock strategic insights as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial performance and process improvements across departments. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making and support grow...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Elevate financial strategies by leading FP&A activities, crafting dynamic models, and automating reporting processes. Shape core financial operations, collaborate with leaders, and drive impactful ins...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving financial planning and analysis for a key business unit. Collaborate across teams to deliver insights, enhance reporting, and support strategic decision-making in a fast-pa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in revenue management by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting, while enhancing accounting processes in a dynamic env...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $140K *

Drive strategic financial analysis to optimize R&D expenditures. Collaborate with engineering leaders to enhance reporting frameworks and forecasting models, ensuring accurate budget guidance and impa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $140K *

Lead the charge in financial modeling and forecasting, driving strategic insights and collaborative planning processes across Corporate Finance & Strategy to optimize performance and align financial g...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $105K *

Shape your future by owning financial forecasting and strategic analysis. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial processes and tools. Leverage your analytical skills in a fast-paced environment...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic FP&A team in a profitable SaaS company, where you will engage deeply in financial operations, analysis, and automation using AI tools to influence strategic decis...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by owning corporate FP&A, driving financial insights, and partnering with leaders across functions to enhance strategic planning and reporting in a dynamic growth-stage environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining financial strategies. As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will lead R&D budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, impacting vital business decisions while collaborating wi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial insights and models to support growth. Collaborate across teams to enhance forecasting accuracy and optimize performance, playing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic financial planning and performance analysis, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance decision-making and financial health. Your insights will shape budgeting, forecasting, and repo...

Westminster, CORemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $105K *

Analyze financial data and drive forecasting processes to support business leaders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency. Deliver insights through finan...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $136K *

Optimize financial operations by executing planning, reporting, and analysis for Core Services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance accuracy and efficiency in budgeting and forecasting...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing revenue forecasting and planning, partnering with Sales and Marketing to deliver actionable financial insights that drive growth and resource allocation across diverse rev...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with senior management to drive financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning. Leverage your expertise to craft budgets, evaluate acquisitions, and track performance metrics in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $150K *

Transform your career by driving financial strategy and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making, optimize reporting tools, and provide insights that shape key busi...

Hamilton, WARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$64K - $108K *

Deliver strategic financial insights and support decision-making through advanced analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Collaborate with finance and business leaders to improve performance visibility...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $132K *

Advance your career as a Senior Financial Analyst in Treasury, focusing on cash management, corporate finance, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive impactful financial strategies while enhancing...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Elevate financial strategy by driving planning and analysis across departments. Collaborate with leaders to ensure alignment on budgets and forecasts, transforming complex data into actionable insight...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver high-level financial analysis and strategic insights across multiple business segments. Leverage your expertise to support senior leadership in capital markets and drive...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving financial insights and pricing strategies to enhance profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support client proposals and contract renewals while navigatin...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, supporting project teams in clinical trials. You'll analyze budgets, manage general ledger functions, and ensure accurate financial reporting whil...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$58K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of finance and strategy, driving cost accounting excellence and profitability analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting a...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $172K *

Lead the charge in managing program financials, ensuring compliance and accuracy in cost, funding, and forecasting while collaborating with project managers and support teams to drive project success...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Financial Analyst do?question toggle

    A Senior Financial Analyst analyzes financial and operating results, develops budgets and forecasts, builds financial models, prepares reports, and shares recommendations that help leaders make business decisions.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Financial Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically look for a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline and several years of relevant experience. Strong modeling, forecasting, reporting, and communication skills are commonly valued; some roles prefer an MBA or a professional certification.

  • How much do Senior Financial Analyst jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation for a Senior Financial Analyst role varies by employer, location, industry, experience, and responsibilities.

  • Which skills are important for Senior Financial Analysts?question toggle

    Key skills include financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, spreadsheet proficiency, data interpretation, and clear communication. Experience with planning, reporting, and business intelligence software can also be useful.

  • What industries hire Senior Financial Analysts?question toggle

    Senior Financial Analysts work in many sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, consulting, and consumer businesses. Their responsibilities may focus on corporate planning, business-unit finance, investment analysis, or strategy.