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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
$125K - $150K *
Champion financial transparency and strategic planning by leading FP&A efforts, partnering with executives to enhance performance, drive insights, and support organizational goals through comprehensiv...
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$148K - $263K *
Architect high-performance OneStream solutions by translating complex requirements into scalable designs. Lead a team of consultants, ensuring technical quality and optimizing integrations while excee...
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$125K - $150K *
Manage financial operations for a large-scale, multi-source IT services program. Collaborate with enterprise partners and ensure accurate financial reporting, chargebacks, and support for invoicing. E...
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Senior Account Executive, LE/GE GTS
$132K - $170K *
Accelerate progress at client relationships by driving growth and retention through strategic consultative sales. Engage with C-level executives to enhance value and implement effective enterprise-wid...
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$115K - $140K *
Join us to drive revenue growth by engaging senior finance leaders, executing full-cycle sales, and delivering tailored software solutions that address financial challenges and enhance operational eff...
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Senior Consultant, Professional Services (Direct Tax)
$74K - $137K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Consultant, driving ONESOURCE Direct Tax solutions. Collaborate with clients, leverage AI tools, and enhance efficiency while managing multiple projects in a dynamic...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $125K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in billing and data platforms. As a Senior Product Owner, you'll lead agile delivery, manage complex features, and ensure high-quality releases while collaboratin...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $125K *
Champion the delivery of innovative solutions across Billing and Data platforms. Leverage your expertise to drive product ownership, manage Agile processes, and ensure high-quality releases while coll...
3 weeks ago
$99K - $155K *
Unlock potential by managing external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Collaborate cross-functionally to prepare SEC filings and support complex accounting areas, driv...
3 weeks ago
Senior DoD Financial Analyst / Program Financial Manager - Telework
$100K - $120K *
Champion financial excellence by providing senior-level support in programming, budgeting, and execution for DoD projects. Collaborate with leadership to develop financial reports and ensure complianc...
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Senior Payroll & Benefits Administrator
$105K - $115K *
Develop and refine payroll operations for a growing workforce of over 500 employees. Ensure compliant and efficient processing while managing benefit administration and optimizing internal controls an...
4 weeks ago
Senior Underwriter - Contract Surety Charlotte
$87K - $128K *
Take ownership of strategic underwriting for Contract Surety, driving business growth and profitability while fostering relationships with brokers. Leverage your expertise to make impactful decisions...
3 weeks ago
Sr Business Analyst Manhattan Scale
$87K - $115K *
Optimize warehouse operations by implementing WMS solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, lead testing, and ensure successful deployments, driving efficiency and scalability in logisti...
1 week ago
Senior Auditor - Business & IT Operations
$110K - $130K *
Innovate the future of Internal Audit by leading global audits and developing AI-driven solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance operational controls and drive data-driven insights, ensurin...
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Senior Auditor - Business & IT Operations
$110K - $130K *
Elevate audit practices by leading operational and integrated audits, leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements and ensure rob...
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Senior Enterprise Account Executive - West
$229K - $314K *
Drive success at large enterprise accounts, fostering relationships and ensuring robust account management. Collaborate across teams to elevate visibility and adoption, while navigating consultative s...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$90K - $119K *
Drive impactful financial reporting for a rapidly growing organization, enhancing regulatory compliance through accurate, timely external and internal reports while collaborating across multiple funct...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Pricing and Packaging Manager
$110K - $130K *
Manage pricing strategies by conducting in-depth analyses and executing pricing studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate implementation of pricing decisions and optimize pro...
1 week ago
$133K - $225K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-performing accounting team, overseeing statutory reporting across international entities, and ensuring accurate financial management while driving process optimizati...
2 weeks ago
Senior Subcontracts Administrator
$80K - $125K *
Drive success by managing the full subcontract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and collaboration with project teams to support federal, state, and local contracts in a dynamic environment...
Today
$120K - $145K *
Help us shape the future of financial planning and analysis in a dynamic SaaS environment. Drive forecasting, budgeting, and KPI reporting while collaborating across teams to support growth and M&A in...
4 days ago
Enterprise Account Executive - MATL
$125K - $150K *
Drive growth by leveraging your expertise in SaaS sales, managing key accounts, and guiding customers from initial engagement to successful adoption and expansion. Collaborate with teams to enhance pr...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$117K - $195K *
Champion innovative automation solutions by analyzing and documenting business processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and deliver high-quality RPA implementations tha...
3 days ago
$90K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring sales compensation accuracy and integrity. You'll support deal desk operations and provide analytical insights, making a significant impact on revenue processe...
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Senior Account Executive | Global Technology | Large Enterprise
$101K - $140K *
Drive value delivery in a rich B2B sales environment, cultivating relationships with C-Level executives and ensuring client satisfaction. Manage complex sales processes and exceed targets within large...
4 weeks ago
What does a Senior Financial Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.