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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$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...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$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...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

Riverside, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Chantilly, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

Maryland, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Indianapolis, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

Bellevue, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

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.