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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$106K - $159K *

Lead the charge in transforming global financial reporting and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative solutions for complex data challenges, driving insights that enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by developing financial models, analyzing budgets, and tracking funding to support strategic decision-making and federal program planning in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence across multiple sites. Collaborate with leadership to analyze performance, enhance profitability, and support strategic decision-making through detailed...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading financial analysis in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial integrity, compliance, and reporting while mentoring staff and driving...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's pivotal in shaping financial strategies and reporting. Drive excellence in financial analysis, support management with insights, and enhance processes while collaborating across dep...

Laval, QCIn-Person

Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Champion financial insights and strategic decision-making as a Senior FP&A Analyst, partnering with leaders across practices to drive operational excellence and achieve financial goals in a dynamic, c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing institutional investment portfolios with precision. Play a key role in transaction processing, data integrity, and operational improvements to support clients...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Drive accurate financial reporting that informs strategic decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and timely delivery of financial statements, while analyzing data to s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Collaborate across departments to prepare financial statements, manage audits, and implement innovative solutions in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Champion your financial expertise to deliver accurate statements and regulatory filings. Collaborate across teams to provide guidance on new initiatives while managing audits and enhancing reporting p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive financial insights by analyzing provider compensation and FP&A functions. Collaborate across teams to deliver accurate reports and recommendations, ensuring informed decision-making as the organ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $117K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology by analyzing and developing financial strategies for innovative Mobility applications, driving business growth and insights in a dynamic, entrepreneu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $109K *

Unlock potential by providing comprehensive financial analysis and support across various accounting specialties. Collaborate with finance and business teams to enhance decision-making and drive strat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Financial Analyst, partnering with key business leaders to analyze data, optimize pricing strategies, and drive financial growth. Engage in meaningful analysis and supp...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining our Finance team to provide critical financial analysis and insights, enhancing decision-making and resource allocation while ensuring data integrity in a dynamic, collabor...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Financial Analyst, managing budgets and financial analysis for Sports Production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights and support corporate re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Lead financial analysis initiatives to support strategic decision-making, enhance profitability, and drive efficiency across operations and commercial functions. Collaborate closely with cross-functio...

Scarborough, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Deliver insightful financial analysis and support decision-making across operations and commercial functions to enhance profitability and optimize performance through collaborative efforts with cross...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $108K *

Lead the charge in financial analysis and support for business units, leveraging your expertise as a subject matter expert. Collaborate with stakeholders to provide insightful analysis and drive infor...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive global tax operations by supporting compliance, provision, and technology transformation. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax processes while leveraging data...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $170K *

Transform financial insights into strategic actions that drive performance and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program budgets and contribute to high-impact projects in th...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Elevate financial reporting and internal controls by delivering accurate insights and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, while maintaining...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful data solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and optimize systems. Utilize advanced analytics to provide insights and support strategic...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial consolidation processes and reporting accuracy across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with ASPE standards. Contribute to transformative projects by enhancing reporting tools and...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Deliver accurate financial consolidation and reporting while transforming processes to an EPM solution. Collaborate across teams to enhance compliance and streamline operations, ensuring timely and pr...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.