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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$75K - $90K *

Partner with us to enhance our enterprise risk management framework, ensuring compliance and efficiency across retail, small business, and commercial lending. Collaborate with teams to identify risks...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $97K *

Champion data-driven insights to enhance revenue growth and optimize pricing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence commercial decisions and drive sustainable business perfor...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$121K - $262K *

Elevate business development by managing key relationships in the payments industry. Leverage expertise to implement tailored strategies for complex clients, ensuring profitable growth and exceptional...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $262K *

Engage in strategic business development within the payments industry, fostering relationships with senior executives. Leverage expertise in treasury products and payment solutions to enhance client e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $169K *

Accelerate healthcare efficiency by managing business and financial systems. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions, optimize processes, and ensure seamless integration of applications for impr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $169K *

Lead the implementation and support of financial systems in healthcare, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality patient care. Collaborate with teams to address complex issues, optimize systems...

Sacramento, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate cost analyses for aerospace projects. Leverage your expertise in cost estimating to support acquisition and budget decisions while influencing futur...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join our team to leverage your expertise in quantitative analysis and cost estimating for DoD acquisition programs, providing vital support and strategic insights to senior leadership for impactful de...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $150K *

Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in cost analysis to support critical DoD programs. Collaborate across teams, develop key cost products, and deliver insights that drive financial suc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $135K *

Advance your career as you provide analytical support and cost estimation for crucial DoD projects. Utilize your expertise in cost analysis, model development, and quantitative research to shape busin...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize complex acquisition processes for military nuclear delivery systems, utilizing advanced statistical techniques and collaborating with government and contractor teams to ensure successful proj...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Drive impactful solutions by collaborating with teams to identify software needs, prioritize tool development, and leverage AI for streamlined, secure internal tools that enhance finance and investmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $152K *

Drive advanced data analysis and regulatory reporting to enhance data quality and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data into actionable insights, ensuring accuracy and op...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$116K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Analyst, driving regulatory reporting and data quality initiatives. Leverage advanced analytics and insurance expertise to transform complex data into actionable i...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$116K - $138K *

Shape the future of data analytics by transforming complex data into actionable insights, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $120K *

Engage as a key finance partner, driving budget ownership and forecasting for functional leaders. Collaborate on variance analysis and enhance reporting accuracy while adapting to a fast-paced, evolvi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $130K *

Advance your career by managing a $4M national construction account, collaborating with leadership, and shaping processes in a dynamic insurance brokerage as it expands...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$82K - $117K *

Shape financial strategies by analyzing trends that guide crucial investment decisions. Collaborate across teams to develop insights and optimize performance metrics while driving efficiencies in fina...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$109K - $156K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on strategic acquisitions. Leverage your investment banking expertise to evaluate targets, lead diligence, and drive M&A initiatives that enhance gro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in automation solutions for the Public Sector. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships, generate new opportunities, and expand market share while col...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage in strategic finance management by leading financial modeling, budgeting, and analysis processes. Collaborate with leadership to drive data-driven decisions and enhance financial infrastructure...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $194K *

Champion the optimization of business processes across multiple teams, serving as a key liaison between stakeholders and IT. Drive strategic solutions, enhance AI capabilities, and empower teams to au...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $160K *

Champion transformative Treasury Services by collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and deliver innovative payment and liquidity solutions that align with strategic objectives a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize cash management and enhance financial strategies by leveraging your analytical skills in a dynamic Treasury role. Collaborate with teams to manage short-term debt and cash forecasts, driving...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Workday Compensation for a global workforce. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate configuration and alignment with organizational strategies across multiple c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

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.