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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$200K *

Drive growth by developing new and existing accounts in hygienic fluid handling. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance market share in Southern California's food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutic...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower business success by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operations, gather requirements, and implement IT solutions that align with strategic goals. Drive improvements in orde...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $115K *

Lead the design and deployment of Power BI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze data, and enhance operational efficiency in secure environments. Drive i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $182K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier performance and quality for electronic components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$231K - $340K *

Partner with us to drive sales of innovative cybersecurity solutions, cultivating strong client relationships and exceeding quotas in the TOLA territory. Leverage your expertise to deliver impactful s...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $166K *

Drive strategic financial support for US Higher Education teams, blending FP&A ownership with commercial analysis. Collaborate across functions to enhance investment decisions and optimize financial m...

Hoboken, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Analyze aerial data processing to create precise deliverables while collaborating with project leads. Ensure accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and maintain quality in various markets, driving successful...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower accuracy in aerial data processing as you ensure reliable deliverables from LiDAR and imagery. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead quality control efforts to support project success and dri...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Tackle advanced analytics projects that optimize fulfillment operations. Drive data-driven decisions through predictive models and tools while collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring entry-leve...

Nebraska, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Accelerate business growth by owning the full sales cycle and expanding strategic partnerships with enterprise retailers. Leverage insights to consistently exceed revenue targets and drive impactful s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $135K *

Transform the insurance landscape by leading product innovation and development initiatives, enhancing personal Property products to meet member needs and drive profitable growth while ensuring market...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $150K *

Empower your career by managing key customer relationships, driving growth, and implementing strategies that enhance platform usage. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform customer experiences an...

Waltham, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional service and solutions in energy distribution. You'll execute critical service tasks, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive operational improve...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $157K *

Drive digital health innovation by managing an end-to-end telehealth portfolio. Own partner relationships, set strategic goals, and lead revenue growth while ensuring optimum member experiences throug...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

United StatesRemote

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...

RemoteRemote

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...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.