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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$85K *

Lead the charge in financial analysis and process improvement, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to provide insights that drive business decisions and enhance ope...

Today

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

$85K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging your analytical skills to enhance reporting, streamline processes, and provide strategic insights that drive business decisions and improve efficiency in a...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate client relationships by managing a diverse portfolio, driving new business through government guaranteed lending, and providing expert financial advice while ensuring compliance and accuracy i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $159K *

Oversee accurate revenue recognition and drive process improvements to enhance financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while utilizing advanced analytical skills and Excel experti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Analyze financial activities and support contract management for a dynamic program team, ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive project success thr...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $215K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy for R&D, driving results aligned with corporate goals. Partner with PSC leaders to develop forecasts, manage budgets, and enhance financial accountability while s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Contribute to corporate FP&A by analyzing data, building models, and providing actionable insights to drive planning, budgeting, and capital allocation while collaborating with finance leadership and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial processes by managing travel and expense systems, ensuring compliance, and delivering insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and support accurate reporting ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Drive the administration of OneStream, supporting FP&A and Accounts Payable teams. Enhance reporting, manage data integrations, and collaborate with Finance and IT to optimize processes and improve ef...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $131K *

Contribute to operational effectiveness by conducting audits domestically and internationally, assessing compliance and improving processes while collaborating with leadership in a dynamic environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $145K *

Lead strategic workforce planning initiatives to optimize human resource allocation, analyze workforce needs, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance organizational performance and efficiency...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate growth by identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, driving sales in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a skilled team to promote value across diverse industries and achie...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $115K *

Unlock potential by enhancing tax technology and reporting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data accuracy and efficiency in tax compliance and reporting for a dynamic, mul...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $175K *

Transform client needs into actionable solutions by analyzing business requirements and system specifications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product functionality and deliver exce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $115K *

Partner with us to drive financial planning and analysis, supporting strategic decisions across the University. Engage with diverse stakeholders to enhance benefit management and optimize financial pe...

3 weeks ago

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

$93K - $146K *

Shape the future of financial analysis by partnering with Global Service Operations to drive insights, improve productivity, and enhance service margins through strategic financial modeling and cross...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $132K *

Shape financial strategies by analyzing route profitability and network performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights and forecasts that drive commercial decisions and optim...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $132K *

Empower our Commercial team by delivering insightful financial analyses and optimizing route profitability through advanced modeling and data analysis. Collaborate across departments to drive strategi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Drive impactful revenue operations by managing systems, data, and territory planning. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance sales performance and ensure data integrity, contributing to strategic g...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth through data-driven insights and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance systems, optimize territory planning, and ensure...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing revenue lifecycle technology, ensuring seamless billing, timekeeping, and reporting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing revenue lifecycle technology, ensuring seamless integration and support across billing, timekeeping, and reporting processes while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Transform the revenue lifecycle technology by driving functional operations, support, and enhancements. Collaborate with Finance, IT, and vendors to ensure seamless billing, timekeeping, and reporting...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving the functional excellence of revenue technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance billing, timekeeping, and reporting processes, ensuring operational e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial excellence by preparing statements, analyzing accounts, and supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts. Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accuracy and integrity in financia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.