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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$106K - $159K *

Drive impactful financial insights by partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance global reporting and data foundations, supporting planning and forecasting in a dynamic environment focused on t...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of financial and operational analysis for strategic initiatives, delivering critical insights and reporting to support executive decision-making while driving accuracy and efficiency in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering insightful financial analysis and reporting. This role supports commercial strategies and performance improvements through accurate data management and forec...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive financial excellence by integrating and analyzing revenue and expense forecasts, ensuring alignment across functions. Collaborate with FP&A teams to deliver actionable insights and support strat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $135K *

Join our Finance, Risk & Compliance team as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes. Collaborate with departments to enhance insights and efficiency...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive financial success by leveraging analytics and strategic insights to support high-growth initiatives. Engage with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, forecast, and enhance our rep...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $123K *

Elevate business outcomes by leveraging your financial expertise to drive insights, support Supply Chain strategies, and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with leaders to foster growth and i...

Bellevue, WARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $110K *

Partner with us to drive financial excellence through collaborative analysis and strategic insights. Support vital operational functions, enhance reporting accuracy, and contribute to budget managemen...

Westmont, ILRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $141K *

Empower financial strategies by analyzing interest rate and liquidity risks. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance capital planning and reporting processes while ensuring compliance with regulation...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Consultant, leading municipal financial analyses and strategies. Drive impactful projects for local governments, enhancing service delivery and sustainability while dev...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Tackle data-driven decisions as a senior product analyst, owning A/B testing design and analysis while collaborating across teams to enhance user experience and drive growth through insightful experim...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Revenue Operations Analyst, driving sales performance through precise compensation processes, analytical insights, and cross-functional collaboration. Master both opera...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing a diverse credit portfolio, conducting in-depth financial analysis, and presenting strategic recommendations to senior management while fostering relationships with financ...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $123K *

Drive financial excellence by analyzing performance metrics, supporting budgeting, and delivering insights to enhance decision-making and profitability in retail operations. Collaborate with leadershi...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$94K - $136K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by providing advanced analytical support across Finance, Operations, and Strategic Planning. Collaborate with leadership to drive impactful projec...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $119K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by partnering with leadership teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and analytics. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational efficiency and deliver insight...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $157K *

Grow your career with our FP&A Systems team, designing innovative EPM solutions and enhancing financial planning processes. Collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize efficiency and ensure data...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $130K *

Unlock operational excellence by managing payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements and enhancing employee experience through expert Work...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $147K *

Unlock potential by ensuring accurate and timely external financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and operational efficiency while driving continuous improve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that analyzes credit policies and develops strategies to enhance lending effectiveness, utilizes data analytics for risk management, and collaborates with stakeholders to drive impactful d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $106K *

Unlock potential by analyzing financial data and supporting operations for local systems. Collaborate with affiliates to enhance accountability reporting and drive informed decision-making in a fully...

Springfield, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by supporting project teams in financial management and general ledger functions, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis for clinical trials while collaborating with finance lead...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic finance team to oversee multi-state sales tax compliance and assist treasury operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Work directly with leadership while engaging broadly in financ...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Transform the retirement solutions landscape by driving enterprise sales, fostering relationships, and delivering innovative strategies. Leverage your expertise to guide clients in optimizing their re...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.