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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$143K - $197K *

Drive growth by managing existing client relationships in the Financial Services sector. Leverage your B2B SaaS sales expertise to upsell and expand market presence, contributing significantly to the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$81K - $92K *

Drive thorough property valuation reviews to ensure compliance with regulations and adequate loan collateral. Utilize analytical skills to collaborate effectively across departments, maintain relation...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Explore opportunities to partner with engineers and stakeholders, translating technical discussions into actionable deliverables while supporting CI/CD initiatives and repository governance with a foc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in global financial consolidation, ensuring compliance with US GAAP while collaborating with diverse finance teams. Drive process improvements and present insights to executive managem...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Analyze financial performance and operational metrics to support strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting accuracy and drive insights for decision-mak...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $145K *

Drive your career forward by leading thorough project cost estimates. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop impactful strategies in a supportive environment, while honing your skills to tackle com...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, enhancing customer partnerships, and driving business growth through innovative BI solutions and analytics for leading retailers like Wal...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Champion data-driven insights to enhance reliability assessments of North America's bulk power system. Collaborate with teams to analyze energy data, identify risks, and support the development of cri...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Advance our business strategy by leading the analysis and implementation of technology solutions. Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to streamline processes, derive insights, and drive efficien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize payroll operations by leading cross-functional initiatives, analyzing processes, and delivering scalable solutions that enhance compliance, efficiency, and accuracy across the organization...

Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global sales incentive plans, ensuring accurate compensation through data management and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive continuous improvement and suppo...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of financial reporting by managing complex accounting activities, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and internal con...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform your accounting career by managing critical operations for both government contracting and a burgeoning SaaS product line, leading month-end closes, and collaborating across teams to ensure...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $214K *

Drive strategic finance initiatives by leading FP&A processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building financial models to evaluate product profitability and investments. Shape the fut...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$79K - $133K *

Join a team that's pivotal in shaping financial transparency by preparing and reviewing GAAP and Statutory financial statements. Collaborate across departments to enhance reporting accuracy and drive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by owning key aspects of month-end close while optimizing AI-driven accounting operations. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance processes and support financial reporting in a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Shape the future of financial planning by leveraging your expertise in analysis and budgeting. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive profitability and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment...

North Liberty, IARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful workforce insights by developing and optimizing Workday reports and dashboards. Collaborate with HR and stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $130K *

Analyze financial performance and drive insights to enhance profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and reports, ensuring consistent financial processes a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $157K *

Optimize financial analysis and reporting processes while leading projects that drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and forecasts that enhance organizational...

Missouri, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive effective cost management for global construction projects. Leverage your expertise to support project managers, optimize budgets, and mitigate risks, ensuring successful proj...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$96K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by supporting critical mainframe applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and resolve complex issues, while driving continuous impro...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Optimize client onboarding processes by managing data migration and complex reconciliations, guiding team members towards accurate financial reporting and enhancing overall efficiency in fund accounti...

New York, NYRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $147K *

Shape the future of business analysis by documenting requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering innovative solutions. Drive project success through effective communication and manag...

Lansing, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with leaders across functions to create KPIs, analyze business performance, and foster a data-driven culture through...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.