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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$136K - $180K *

Elevate enterprise planning by automating finance processes and enhancing data integration using Oracle EPM technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $180K *

Engineer data solutions and AI-driven automation to transform finance operations. Collaborate across functions to streamline planning processes, optimize integrations, and enhance analytics. Deliver i...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $157K *

Champion innovation as a Senior Business Analyst, enhancing client experiences and product features in Portfolio Construction Tools. Collaborate with teams to drive development and support project lif...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $212K *

Lead financial strategy for a $200M+ portfolio, fostering cross-functional partnerships to optimize performance and execute key operational objectives through data-driven insights...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate financial strategies for a $200M+ portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and alignment across teams. Your leadership will enhance performance via data insights, reporting, and strategic s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and scalability across multi-entity operations while driving continuous improvement and automation in accounting practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $106K *

Lead the validation and analysis of transmission settlement outcomes, ensuring accurate billing and financial reporting. Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve discrepancies and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading financial analysis and management teams, generating detailed reports, and resolving complex budget issues. Collaborate with experts to drive strategic financial decisions a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Innovate financial strategies for the F-22 Program Office, collaborating with military and government stakeholders. Provide expert analysis and support for cost estimates, ensuring accuracy and integr...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $206K *

Shape the future of financial analysis by delivering insights and recommendations to leadership, coordinating global forecasts, and analyzing performance. Join a dynamic team to support strategic deci...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Optimize revenue growth by driving GTM excellence and data-driven insights. Collaborate across Sales, Customer Success, and Finance to establish streamlined operations and enhance performance reportin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on optimizing treasury operations, managing cash flow, and ensuring financial compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strateg...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with senior leadership to provide critical financial and operational analysis, driving informed business decisions. Oversee accounting transactions and ensure compliance with accounting pr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Finance reporting and analytics. As a Senior BI Analyst, you'll collaborate with stakeholders to design impactful dashboards and data solutions, driving proce...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior BI Analyst, driving Finance reporting and analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insights, optimizing data proce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in financial reporting excellence by analyzing data, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Collaborate across teams to deliver timely insights that drive strategic decision-mak...

Today

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

$81K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing trade finance operations through data analysis, process improvement, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to elevate service quality and support management...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Innovate operational excellence by analyzing trade finance processes, enhancing decision-making through data insights, and leading strategic initiatives to elevate service quality across diverse teams...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Engage in financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial accuracy and provide insights into performance metrics, dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate financial solutions by leveraging your expertise in modeling and analytics. Collaborate with CFOs to design impactful financial models, enhance planning processes, and drive project success t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by supporting finance transformation initiatives, focusing on ERP modernization and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and optimize finance pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $115K *

Transform financial analysis into actionable insights by creating interactive models and presenting findings to executive leadership. Drive operational effectiveness and continuous improvement across...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$156K - $195K *

Deliver critical financial oversight and analysis for complex programs, guiding strategic budgeting and resource allocation while collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure fiscal health and compli...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join us to deliver impactful financial analysis and forecasting in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial performance and communicate insights effectively to diverse audien...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $171K *

Elevate financial management practices and provide expert analysis, supporting program budgets and resource allocation with strategic insights and effective communication to key stakeholders in a comp...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.