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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$80K - $95K *

Help us drive financial excellence in Logistics by providing insights and analysis on freight, warehousing, and distribution performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cost visibi...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial performance through analysis, budgeting, and reporting. Partner with key stakeholders to enhance margins, cost reduction, and operational KPIs, while transforming data into actionable...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and enhance financial reporting processes while ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical accounting support and drive continuous improveme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Analyze financial performance and drive strategic insights to enhance profitability. Collaborate with management to develop reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment across d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$58K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of finance and strategy, driving cost accounting excellence and profitability analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting a...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial performance by delivering key insights, consolidating complex data, and crafting compelling narratives that influence strategic decisions at the executive level. Collaborate with cross...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$82K - $172K *

Lead the charge in managing program financials, ensuring compliance and accuracy in cost, funding, and forecasting while collaborating with project managers and support teams to drive project success...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Transform financial management by leading program financials, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with project managers to drive success in complex projects. Leverage your expertise to support crit...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Transform financial oversight by managing program budgets, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize financial performa...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Join a dedicated team as you manage program financials, ensuring compliance and supporting project managers with financial analysis and reporting. Your expertise will drive success in complex contract...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring tax compliance and efficiency. You'll research tax laws, prepare returns, and identify opportunities to reduce liabilities while collaborating with various dep...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$111K - $131K *

Unlock potential by leading financial analyses and modeling to support workforce planning and collective bargaining initiatives, ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders acros...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of investment banking by conducting in-depth industry research and analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support live transactions, develop financial models, and create compell...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion investment banking analysis by conducting industry research, developing financial models, and collaborating with teams to execute transactions, providing clients with insightful advisory serv...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $105K *

Design and lead financial performance management strategies, driving insights through budget, forecast, and reporting cycles while partnering with operational leaders to optimize profitability and eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $258K *

Optimize financial forecasting and analytics, driving insights that influence results. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance product margin decisions through advanced modeling, AI tools, and r...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading month-end closes and shaping accounting software. Collaborate with clients to streamline processes, influence product development, and enhance operational efficiency w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $104K *

Shape the future of product development by analyzing systems and applications, ensuring they meet user needs. Collaborate with teams to define requirements, resolve issues, and mentor junior analysts...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $150K *

Unlock insights into financial performance by leading consolidated reporting and analysis. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic decision-making and enhance Bloomberg Media's revenue o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Join a team focused on shaping financial strategies and insights across business units. This role empowers you to collaborate with leaders, enhance FP&A processes, and drive actionable financial analy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $167K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of finance by driving strategic growth initiatives, enhancing revenue forecasting, and mentoring talent in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Collaborate with executi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive financial performance and strategic insights for our cloud services business, supporting leaders with budgeting, forecasting, and working capital management to enhance growth...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $159K *

Transform financial insights by owning global reporting and data processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance metrics, drive strategic planning, and deliver actionable ins...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $159K *

Drive impactful financial insights by partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance global reporting and data foundations, supporting planning and forecasting in a dynamic environment focused on t...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $159K *

Drive impactful financial insights by rebuilding global reporting and data foundations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance metrics and support strategic planning in a fast...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.