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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$90K - $115K *

Optimize project delivery by managing retail construction initiatives across North America. Lead a dynamic team, engage stakeholders, and drive innovative solutions to ensure high-quality, on-time, an...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Transform post-construction warranty management by leading client interactions, resolving complex issues, and driving process improvements across diverse teams to enhance operational outcomes and clie...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$118K - $130K *

Champion growth by driving HVAC sales through distribution channels, managing relationships with reps and contractors, and developing strategic sales plans. This role requires extensive travel and a f...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth in Residential HVAC Sales through strategic partnerships and market development. Manage relationships with distributors and contractors while executing sales plans to...

City Of Industry, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional tax solutions. As a Tax Supervisor, you'll lead engagements, mentor staff, and apply your expertise to navigate complex tax issues while ensuring...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at the federal level by driving Salesforce services growth. You'll develop accounts, manage pipeline, and collaborate on solutions involving data, analytics, and AI while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients and teams to manage projects, expectations, and delivery, ensuring high standards and strategic growth in a fast-paced medical affairs environment. Leverage experience to iden...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Transform enterprises by driving strategic growth initiatives, developing multi-year account plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to win complex, outcome-based deals at scale...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career by building and cultivating strong client relationships while driving innovative solutions in the Finance and Accounting domain, collaborating with top talent to achieve lasting succe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative data solutions by designing and maintaining an enterprise data warehouse, building robust ETL pipelines, and delivering impactful analytics that drive key business decisions...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative business lending products, driving customer journeys from eligibility to repayment while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-fu...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by leading a team that develops and manages strategic national accounts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering exceptional customer experiences across North America...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Engage with powersports dealerships to expand financing partnerships, drive sales growth, and enhance dealer relationships. Utilize market insights to develop strategic plans and support dealer onboar...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful data insights by transforming complex datasets into actionable analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and support advanced analytics initiatives within a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $129K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative structural engineering solutions. Leverage your expertise in materials and design to tackle complex challenges in power transmission upgrades, ensuring clien...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $186K *

Accelerate enterprise adoption of our AI-powered DevSecOps platform by guiding large organizations through complex software delivery transformations, ensuring they achieve long-term value and success...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $124K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team of data analysts and engineers, driving the design and implementation of data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business performance through data-drive...

Illinois, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing distribution networks to enhance efficiency, service performance, and cost-effectiveness. Drive strategic initiatives, evaluate operating models, and implement transforma...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $223K *

Transform the future of power generation by leading large-scale electrical projects. Drive innovation in mission-critical data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency from design to operation whi...

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3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving program delivery and portfolio management for a dynamic Security team, ensuring effective execution of enterprise initiatives while fostering cross-functional collaboration...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $187K *

Engage with leading manufacturers to drive enterprise sales of our SaaS platform. Leverage your expertise in complex solution selling and strategic negotiation to cultivate relationships and exceed re...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Lead market engagement, exceed performance goals, and ensure patient access while embodyi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $180K *

Engage with clients to drive revenue growth through innovative consumer insights and data solutions. As a key player, you'll build relationships, identify opportunities, and lead the sales process to...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $118K *

Join a team that's driving strategic financial decisions by managing complex Treasury activities, analyzing risks, and enhancing operational efficiencies. Influence liquidity and banking relationships...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing federal cybersecurity compliance through advanced risk management and governance. Leverage your expertise to conduct assessments, manage authorizations, and e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.