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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$110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Technical Services Analyst, leveraging your data expertise to deliver complex data migration projects for diverse clients. Drive efficiency through automation and desig...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K *

Join a dynamic Finance team as a Financial Analyst, focusing on sales commissions and SaaS metrics. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and drive insights that suppor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $176K *

Lead the charge in tax compliance and provision management, overseeing federal, state, and local returns. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely filings and support tax strategies for busines...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Explore advanced revenue analysis and month-end controls to ensure accurate invoicing and financial reporting. Collaborate across functions to resolve discrepancies, mentor junior analysts, and drive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate sales reporting and data maintenance. This role supports sales leaders and partners by managing reporting queues, ensuring data integrity, and enhan...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial excellence in Global Travel Retail by partnering with commercial teams to optimize pricing, investments, and performance analysis, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability across...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$189K - $351K *

Engage with high-value law firms to drive strategic sales growth. Leverage AI solutions and consultative techniques to cultivate executive relationships and close complex deals, contributing to long-t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$72K - $116K *

Engage in financial analysis and reporting, developing forecasts and insights. Collaborate across departments to enhance business outcomes and present findings to management, driving strategic decisio...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $141K *

Join a team that's building an AI-ready data foundation for marketing and GTM. You'll design, govern, and analyze data models, ensuring reliable insights for strategic decision-making across the organ...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $205K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your financial expertise to drive actionable insights, support key leadership, and enhance financial reporting within a dynamic Go-to-Market organization, contributing t...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $126K *

Analyze market trends and evaluate acquisition opportunities to drive strategic growth. Collaborate with internal teams to conduct financial modeling and due diligence, supporting Board-level presenta...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock financial insights as a strategic partner in real estate and facilities, driving planning, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency and suppo...

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2 weeks ago

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

$89K - $131K *

Elevate your career by owning SEC filings and guiding technical accounting practices. This role emphasizes collaboration across various departments, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective commun...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $122K *

Drive impactful change as a Senior Product Analyst, leading cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable Workday Compensation solutions. Mentor junior analysts and influence strategic decisions...

Mississauga, ONRemote

2 days ago

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

$126K - $133K *

Elevate financial performance by analyzing P&L data, resolving invoicing challenges, and leveraging AI tools to drive impactful insights and narratives that enhance retailer partnerships and operation...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping financial strategy in a high-growth tech environment. Own FP&A for one of the company's core areas, providing insights into forecasting, budgeting, and operational decisions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by managing complex cloud discount instruments. Leverage your FinOps expertise to optimize financial operations and enhance our autonomous cloud management system, ensuring seamles...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging Workday expertise to enhance reporting, payroll, and planning processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and drive co...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $104K *

Transform financial management for Foreign Military Sales by providing essential support and analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting and case m...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $160K *

Shape your career by driving operational excellence as a key administrator for PSA systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance project delivery, financial accuracy, and data integrity, ensuring effec...

Portsmouth, NHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $136K *

Champion the financial reporting process for Institutional Retirement Solutions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance produc...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategies and enhance decision-making processes through robust analysis, forecasting, and model building, partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive sales performance by managing comprehensive compensation strategies that align with company goals. Collaborate across teams to design and implement effective plans, analyze data trends, and ensu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $120K *

Transform financial oversight by analyzing budgets, forecasting, and guiding decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program efficiency and profitability while ensuring com...

Huntsville, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive strategic financial decisions through advanced analytics and business partnership. Influence senior-level decision-making and enhance business performance with actionable insi...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.