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.
Senior Services Account Executive
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving growth in professional services sales. You'll engage clients, develop tailored solutions, and collaborate across teams to ensure customer success and satisfaction while achi...
3 days ago
Analyste principal, fiscalité canadienne/Senior Canadian Tax Analyst
$80K - $95K *
Manage Canadian corporate tax compliance and optimize operations by driving tax accounting practices and ensuring legislative adherence in a dynamic environment. Engage in audits and support strategic...
3 weeks ago
Sales Director, Pension & Retirement
$130K - $165K *
Build relationships and drive enterprise sales in Pension & Retirement. Own the full sales cycle, develop strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions and ensure operat...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Lead the charge in managing comprehensive accounting functions for self-insurance groups, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and effective budget management while coll...
1 week ago
$88K - $100K *
Transform enterprise sales by driving full-cycle processes, building multi-stakeholder relationships, and leveraging AI tools to achieve quota and deliver impactful solutions to large organizations...
1 week ago
Senior Business Analyst - Claims module
$85K - $111K *
Advance your career by leading the Claims Domain for MMIS health care projects. Drive analysis, documentation, and quality processes while collaborating with clients and development teams to meet cust...
1 week ago
Business Development Manager, Advisor
$90K - $110K *
Engage with advisors to enhance relationships and promote innovative banking solutions. Leverage your expertise in business planning and territory management to drive sales and optimize product delive...
1 week ago
Senior Sales Strategy & Operations Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive impactful sales strategies by analyzing data and trends, collaborating with leadership, and delivering actionable insights to enhance decision-making across recurring revenue and advertising sec...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Develop strategic relationships and drive lubricant sales in New England and New York. Lead account planning, assess distributor needs, and achieve sales targets while collaborating with internal team...
1 week ago
Senior Risk Manager - San Jose
$176K - $240K *
Drive comprehensive risk management for large-scale rail and infrastructure projects. Lead project teams by ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and financial goals while fostering collaboration amo...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $150K *
Join a team that's redefining pay equity solutions. Drive sales cycles, engage with enterprise clients, and leverage innovative tech to ensure fair compensation practices. Collaborate with diverse sta...
1 week ago
Senior Budget Analyst (Department of War)
$135K - $165K *
Lead financial management initiatives for multi-million dollar RDT&E projects, ensuring effective budget planning, execution tracking, and integration of financial data with program schedules to suppo...
3 weeks ago
$180K - $230K *
Lead the charge in strategic financial planning and analysis, driving insights and recommendations for executive leadership. Oversee forecasting, reporting, and team development to enhance business pe...
1 week ago
Senior Business Development Leader - Logistics and Mobility Solutions
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's driving growth in defense logistics and mobility solutions. Leverage your expertise to develop strategies for USTRANSCOM and AMC, fostering relationships and guiding cross-functiona...
2 weeks ago
Senior Business Development Leader - Logistics and Mobility Solutions
$125K - $150K *
Transform defense logistics by leading growth initiatives for USTRANSCOM and AMC. Engage with senior leaders to develop strategies that align logistics solutions with mission-critical operations acros...
2 weeks ago
Senior Strategic Account Executive, Automotive
$125K - $150K *
Drive new business growth by owning strategic accounts in the automotive sector. Collaborate with key stakeholders, navigate complex organizations, and leverage insights to shape our go-to-market stra...
1 week ago
$100K - $135K *
Transform healthcare by developing cloud-native solutions that enhance radiology workflows. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll lead full-stack projects on AWS, ensuring quality and security while...
1 week ago
$85K - $93K *
Drive efficient lease audits by managing expense reconciliations, ensuring compliance, and interpreting commercial lease language, while effectively communicating with landlord representatives and ana...
3 weeks ago
Relationship Manager Senior - Middle Market
$131K - $219K *
Drive new business development and manage key relationships with middle market clients, while collaborating with specialists to optimize solutions and ensure credit quality across a substantial portfo...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive business process improvement by analyzing and redesigning workflows, leveraging strong communication and analytical skills to support federal budget processes and enhance operational efficiency...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Director Business Development
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in contract research services. As a key player, you'll develop strategic sales plans, foster client relationships, and leverage scientific expertise to exceed cli...
2 weeks ago
Director - FP&A - Government Contracting - Private Equity Advisory
$150K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to drive operational enhancements for private equity clients, leveraging your expertise in GovCon and financial planning. Lead engagements, mentor talent, and develop innovative so...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $140K *
Join our Analytics team as you analyze client data to identify trends, optimize reporting, and enhance dashboards. Collaborate across functions and present findings while developing your skills in a d...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Accounting Manager - Tech/SaaS
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's focused on delivering exceptional accounting services to diverse clients. Drive operational improvements, manage multi-client relationships, and lead a talented team to achieve fina...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving growth by owning the full sales cycle, from generating leads to closing deals. Collaborate with founders and product teams to enhance our sales strategy and deliver exceptio...
Reposted 3 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.