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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$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to provide essential financial support for a diverse family office. You'll prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and workpapers, while collaborating with leadership and...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform global compensation strategies by leveraging data insights to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant pay structures. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes and support organiza...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in bridging business needs with IT solutions, ensuring effective project delivery through stakeholder collaboration and detailed requirements analysis. Use AI tools to streamline docum...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $218K *

Unlock potential by driving the end-to-end Technical Governance, Risk & Compliance lifecycle, ensuring security and compliance across systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform financial accuracy as an Experienced Staff Accountant, driving month-end closes, reconciliations, and audits while collaborating globally. Enhance your skills in a tech-enabled environment...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-net-worth clients with personalized financial strategies. Leverage your financial planning expertise in a collaborative environment to deliver impactful...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock financial insights and drive operational excellence as you support forecasting, reporting, and capital planning activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, enhancing decision-making proc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $144K *

Optimize financial operations by leading budget management and reporting for manufacturing projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting and financial oversight, dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $197K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of risk management through strategic analysis and technical expertise. Leverage your 5–7 years of experience to drive improvements in claims processes, data integ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation in tax technology and processes, integrating solutions with business systems. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize software performance, manage data integrity, and provide strat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $140K *

Optimize financial management processes by providing expert analysis and support for budget formulation, execution, and resource management within the Department of Defense, ensuring effective allocat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of cloud-based IT services by reengineering existing solutions into performance-driven applications. Join a team of experts to enhance efficiency, facilitate integration, and deliver in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $127K *

Drive the analysis of underwriting data to maintain a profitable Excess business. Collaborate with teams and manage broker relationships while enhancing your underwriting expertise through training an...

Morristown, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower financial integrity by preparing statements, managing accounts, and supporting audits. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while driving efficiency in our growing Green En...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing compensation and benefits programs. Leverage your analytical skills and expertise in Workday to support strategic decision-making and ensure competitive, equi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of tax compliance and reporting by leveraging your expertise in federal, state, and international tax laws. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tax positions an...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing federal, state, and international tax compliance, planning, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tax positions and develop efficien...

Beachwood, OHRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $116K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on accurate financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement. Contribute to monthly and annual close processes while ensuring adherence to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decisions. Collaborate with management to optimize financial performance and ensure data accuracy while mentoring junior team memb...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Tax Senior Analyst, preparing tax returns, assisting with provisions, and conducting research. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and accuracy in tax filing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $151K *

Elevate payroll operations by managing semi-monthly payroll for 800+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cros...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to deliver strategic financial insights that drive business success through effective forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis, enabling informed decision-making and enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of tax management by leveraging your expertise to guide clients through complex tax issues, enhance service delivery, and foster team growth through mentorship in a collaborative envi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage a national client portfolio, delivering expert tax solutions and risk management. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance service delivery while mentoring others in a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Manage a diverse client portfolio, delivering expert tax solutions and guidance. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic, suppor...

Today

  •   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.