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 *

Lead the accounting integration for acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions into existing systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain financial accuracy and compliance throughout...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that delivers strategic financial insights and partners with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams. Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to drive growth in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $145K *

Drive the monthly commissions cycle, ensuring payout accuracy and insightful analytics. Collaborate with Sales Leadership to model compensation plans and enhance automation, while resolving disputes a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $145K *

Transform revenue operations by owning the commissions process, ensuring payout accuracy, and delivering insightful analytics. Collaborate with teams to enhance compensation strategies and drive autom...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $112K *

Help us enhance financial forecasting and planning by performing analysis, collaborating across teams, and optimizing processes to drive business insights and support strategic decisions in a dynamic...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing daily treasury operations, ensuring accuracy in cash positioning and bank reconciliations while collaborating closely with finance teams. This hands-on role supports criti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in financial analysis and reporting, partnering with stakeholders to deliver insights that enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic financial planning across clinical service...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive financial insights and strategic planning to support revenue growth and profitability for the Auto Vertical team, collaborating with leadership to achieve financial objectives and enhance decisi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $217K *

Advance financial planning and analysis by owning end-to-end processes, partnering with leaders, and driving strategic insights for informed decision-making. Collaborate with teams to design scalable...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $217K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic partner in Finance, driving high-impact analyses and financial planning processes across various domains. Collaborate with leaders to shape decision-making that fu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Champion the management of tax engagements and monthly accounting for clients. Oversee staff, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and enhance client procedures while fostering a collaborative team...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Conduct operational due diligence research on investment firms, support analysts in strategy sourcing, and evaluate third-party firms while drafting communications and performing risk analysis to enha...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to conduct operational due diligence on investment firms, evaluate risks, and support investment strategies, ensuring high-quality research and communication across the...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of tax advisory services, delivering expert compliance and consulting to middle market clients. Mentor talent while driving business growth and enjoying a flexibl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$82K - $123K *

Innovate financial strategies by developing revenue forecasts, analyzing results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive actionable insights and support strategic decision-making in a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $108K *

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for multiple distribution centers. Collaborate with leadership to analyze financial results and enhance processes, ensuring compliance with indus...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Transform financial operations by providing strategic analysis and insights that enhance decision-making, drive profitability, and support project execution across manufacturing and business planning...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $110K *

Optimize your career by analyzing investment data and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance accounting practices while managing month-end and annual reports in com...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial processes and compliance. As a Senior Accountant, you'll drive gross margin accounting, partner with business teams, and support audits while foster...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$72K - $103K *

Join a team that's committed to driving financial visibility and strategic alignment. You'll analyze complex data and create actionable insights that influence executive decision-making while collabor...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $103K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Investment Technology, collaborating across Front Office and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Your expertise will shape critical projects a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy by conducting in-depth analyses and partnering with leadership to drive performance improvements and strategic decisions, ensuring the company meets its profitabi...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance the future of accounting by supporting complex analyses and reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure clarity in technical conclusions, enhance policies, and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive technical accounting excellence by researching, analyzing, and implementing U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex transactions into clear financial ou...

Boise, IDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $180K *

Engage with us to lead Oracle EPM transformations by optimizing data integration and automating financial processes with cutting-edge AI technologies across finance and analytics teams...

Reposted 4 days 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.