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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$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $195K *

Elevate financial expertise by leading complex budget analyses and resource allocations while defending program financial health to stakeholders. Drive strategic planning and execution in collaboratio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $207K *

Join our team to lead pricing and monetization strategies for our software portfolio. You'll analyze market data, optimize pricing models, and collaborate across functions to drive revenue growth and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $134K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on private debt and equity operations. Leverage your expertise in asset lifecycle servicing while guiding junior team members and driving process improveme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing international tax provisions and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize tax strategies, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive process improve...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $107K *

Drive financial excellence and operational integrity by partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting, streamline processes, and support the growth of our B2B initiatives in a fast-paced...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Transform credit underwriting processes by assessing and approving financing for owner-operators and fleet customers. Collaborate with dealers and internal teams to minimize risk while ensuring compli...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $91K *

Contribute to portfolio analytics and reporting, focusing on automation and data quality. Leverage Python, SQL, and AI tools to enhance processes and build dashboards, ensuring accurate and timely inf...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $113K *

Empower financial insights by transforming complex data into actionable strategies. Collaborate with field leaders to enhance operational performance through advanced analytics and reporting tools, dr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate financial performance through strategic forecasting and analysis, partnering with leaders to drive decision-making. Execute core FP&A processes, enhance cash flow projections, and support long...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$81K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing OSFI Capital reporting processes, enhancing data quality and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement new financial models and drive data-driven...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in analyzing financial performance and operational efficiency, partnering with departments to provide data-driven insights that enhance profitability and support strategic initiatives...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

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  •   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...

Today

  •   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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

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

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.