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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$88K - $105K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by partnering with leaders to enhance operational excellence, drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, while mentoring junior analy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $98K *

Transform your career by partnering with leaders to drive advisor growth through financial analysis, strategic recommendations, and decision support. Collaborate across teams to evaluate recruiting op...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $98K *

Join a team that's driving advisor growth through financial analysis and strategic recommendations. Collaborate with business partners to evaluate recruiting opportunities and support decision-making...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Optimize payroll and accounts payable processes by enhancing workflows, implementing automation, and leveraging analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, improve accurac...

3 days ago

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

$74K - $93K *

Take ownership of financial reporting and compliance deliverables, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare complex schedules and drive continuous improvement in repo...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leveraging your quantitative finance expertise to connect investment strategies with software solutions, enhancing portfolio optimization and risk assessment within an Agile f...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative financial algorithms bridging investment strategies and software engineering in an Agile environment, ensuring accuracy and integrity in complex financial models to drive client so...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $125K *

Inspire your career by leveraging financial expertise to drive operational strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance cost modeling and forecasting accuracy, while identifying risks and opportuni...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $108K *

Transform financial insights into actionable strategies by conducting in-depth analysis, collaborating across teams, and providing expert guidance to elevate business performance and decision-making...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by supporting project teams in financial management and general ledger functions, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis for clinical trials while collaborating with finance lead...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $118K *

Take ownership of complex deal analysis within Revenue Operations, partnering with sales and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance deal momentum, and optimize contract execution aligned...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$78K - $118K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to lead complex deal execution, ensuring pricing, terms, and compliance align with customer needs and revenue goals while enhancing operational efficiency across the...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$81K - $115K *

Deliver actionable insights through robust liquidity analytics and reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing operational ris...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Help us ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards while managing complex multi-element arrangements and driving financial reporting excellence within our dynamic accounting team...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$74K - $93K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze financial performance, support budgeting, and drive strategic initiatives. Leverage your expertise in financial modeling and reporting to enhance business results ac...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the audit process by evaluating governance and risk management effectiveness while identifying control weaknesses and recommending enhancements to improve organizational processes...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving financial performance and strategic insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance decision-making, support monthly close processes, and deliver impactful financial sto...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$76K - $95K *

Empower your career as a Senior Financial Accountant, driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional service while leading a high-performing team in a collaborative environment focused on g...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing critical financial information, ensuring high standards of client service while fostering an inclusive culture. Showcase your analytical skills and attention t...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative value-based payment strategies, leveraging advanced analytics and financial modeling to enhance care quality and affordability. Collaborate with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence in GTM strategies. Leverage your analytical skills to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance management in a dynamic SaaS environment, influenc...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive logistics excellence by managing material flow, inventory control, and supply chain processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely support for submarine communications, enhancing operational...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance logistics support for submarine communications, ensuring efficient material flow and inventory control while collaborating with engineering and fleet support to meet pro...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $127K *

Drive financial insights and support transformation projects by collaborating with business and finance teams on forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. Enhance processes and tools while pre...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Engage in essential financial planning and analysis to uphold accuracy, improve processes, and support strategic decisions for growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective budge...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.