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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by analyzing and enhancing third-party data flows in wealth management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, drive actionable insights, and support enterpr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $155K *

Empower strategic financial decisions by analyzing data trends. Contribute to budgeting, reporting, and operational improvements, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines while supporting healthc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $105K *

Help us support a major Federal agency by executing audit responses, enhancing internal controls, and analyzing financial processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and federal s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $160K *

Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Help us optimize financial operations by managing Workday configurations, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring data integrity across finance modules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$82K - $117K *

Drive impactful financial analysis by bridging finance and data teams, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, and enhancing reporting efficiency to support strategic business decision...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and maintaining BI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to create dashboards, validate data, and enhance decision-making processes for continuo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful business intelligence solutions by designing and maintaining dashboards that transform data into actionable insights, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and opt...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to develop and maintain business intelligence solutions that transform data into actionable insights, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across the organ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $132K *

Unlock potential by developing analytics to enhance vendor negotiations and support strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights that drive business performance a...

Reposted yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data-driven insights to enhance pricing strategies, optimize profitability, and drive business performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportuni...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $121K *

Transform capital asset accounting by managing registers, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting processes. Collaborate across teams to deliver accurate financial insights and support continuous...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$94K - $115K *

Champion financial accuracy and operational efficiency by leading expense allocation processes, collaborating with finance teams, and enhancing data tools to support strategic decision-making and comp...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $115K *

Contribute to financial controls and expense allocation by analyzing data, collaborating with teams, and enhancing operational efficiency using Oracle tools. Drive process improvements and ensure comp...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Transform financial performance through advanced forecasting, budgeting, and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and optimize reporting for a growing renew...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K *

Deliver expertise in federal income tax compliance, supporting tax process optimization and driving efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate reporting and solutions for complex tax issu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in financial analysis, forecasting, and compliance activities, while guiding departmental staff development and serving as a resource in healthcare finance. Drive strategic initiatives...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join us to elevate financial analysis and reporting, driving strategic insights for senior leaders. Own complex models and analyses, enhancing profitability and operational discipline in a dynamic, mu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to drive financial excellence as a Sr. Financial Analyst, leveraging your expertise in complex modeling and strategic insights to enhance profitability and operational discipline acros...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $133K *

Advance data integrity and enhance processes as a Senior Business Analyst by collaborating with IT and finance teams. Drive automation and AI initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance while deliveri...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and transform complex data into actionable insights for financial analysis. Collaborate with teams to enhance data infrastructure and automate processes, driving strategic decisions in a dynam...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful financial analysis by owning data infrastructure, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, and enabling the Wealth Advisory Finance team to excel in forecasting and repo...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate financial analysis by owning data infrastructure, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, and enhancing team efficiency through innovative data processes and AI tools in a d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead financial analysis and reporting while managing projects and training staff. Engage with operational management for compliance and analysis, ensuring efficient workflow and profe...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower healthcare teams by leading financial analysis, accounting, and reporting efforts. Oversee projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with management to drive strategic financial insights and ens...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.