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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Accountant - Acquisitions Integration
$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...
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Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A (Consumer Goods)
$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...
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Senior Revenue Operations Analyst, Sales Compensation
$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...
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Senior Revenue Operations Analyst, Sales Compensation
$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...
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Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
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Senior Finance Business Partner
$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...
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Senior Strategic Finance Associate, G&A
$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
Senior Strategic Finance Associate, G&A
$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
Senior Tax Accountant / Accounting Supervisor
$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...
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Senior Retail Investment Research Analyst - Operational Due Diligence
$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
Senior Retail Investment Research Analyst - Operational Due Diligence
$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
$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
Senior or Lead Financial Analyst (FP&A Revenue Planning)
$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...
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$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...
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Financial Business Analyst III
$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...
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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
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Financial Analyst - Retail Wireless
$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
Senior Business Analyst, Inves Tech
$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
$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
$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
$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...
4 weeks ago
$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
What does a Senior Financial Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.