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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$95K - $115K *

Champion the enhancement and administration of financial systems, driving process improvements and robust reporting for financial close, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate closely with cross-func...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$115K - $163K *

Empower high-net-worth clients by providing expert business succession planning. Collaborate with specialists to create tailored strategies that integrate personal, tax, and estate considerations, ens...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial oversight and compliance. As a Senior Financial Management Analyst, you'll support DoD contract execution, optimize resource use, and provide action...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $135K *

Shape strategic financial outcomes as a key contributor in commercial finance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop insightful forecasts and drive business decisions that lead to growth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform the efficiency of T3 Sales and Service teams by crafting scalable systems and automation solutions in HubSpot. Lead process improvements, integrations, and reporting efforts that enhance use...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$101K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing financial management in government space acquisition. Leverage your extensive DoD experience to provide critical analysis, reporting, and decision support for...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $150K *

Empower Finance Analytics teams by delivering critical solutions and enabling independent analytics capabilities, leveraging data, technology, and AI to enhance decision-making and transform Finance p...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate financial performance through advanced analysis, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational excellence in a dyna...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $115K *

Shape the future of tax technology and reporting by enhancing processes, automating workflows, and collaborating across teams to improve data accuracy and compliance in a dynamic, multinational enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic tax leadership by optimizing compliance, reporting, and planning. Collaborate with executives to enhance tax efficiency and mentor a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate financial planning by owning forecasting and budgeting for a fast-scaling, multi-entity group. Collaborate with leadership to drive insights and build scalable FP&A processes that enhance deci...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Empower financial excellence in agriculture operations through robust analysis, forecasting, and KPI tracking. Your insights will drive strategic decisions that enhance profitability and operational e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $117K *

Advance your career by driving financial analyses to support pricing strategies and improve service profitability. Collaborate with leadership to influence business decisions through insightful data a...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $135K *

Elevate business analysis by leading requirements elicitation, guiding teams, and utilizing AI tools for enhanced documentation. Collaborate within a dynamic team to drive project success and foster c...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer data-driven insights that enhance product decisions and partner experiences. Collaborate with product leadership, designing metrics and experiments to optimize performance across payments and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $132K *

Transform sales operations by leveraging your analytical expertise to enhance CRM processes, optimize compensation programs, and drive actionable insights for a high-performing commercial organization...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Transform complex business requirements into actionable user stories. Lead analysis efforts, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful delivery using innovative AI tools...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing risk management and strengthening controls across the organization. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you'll lead audits, mentor junior staff, and influence key s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Unlock your potential as a key finance partner, driving accurate reporting and financial management. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality results in budgeting, forecasting, and month-end p...

Chatham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$64K - $103K *

Analyze financial data to support strategic decisions, enhance budgeting, and improve performance metrics. Collaborate with leaders to deliver insights and recommendations that drive business success...

6 days ago

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

$200K - $350K *

Lead the execution of complex AI technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and partners. Drive program governance, manage dependencies, and deliver AI solutions on time with measurable outc...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Lead the execution of complex AI technology programs, managing cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of AI-enabled solutions while driving program governance and opera...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leading complex AI technology programs. You'll manage cross-functional teams, establish governance, and ensure timely delivery of AI solutions, playing a pivot...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Advance AI initiatives by leading complex technical programs, ensuring seamless execution across teams and partners. Drive accountability, manage risks, and establish governance for successful deliver...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Lead the execution of complex AI technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and partners. Drive program governance, manage dependencies, and deliver AI solutions on time with measurable outc...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.