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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$125K - $210K *

Develop innovative counterparty credit risk models and analytics, driving improvements and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model perfo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading a skilled accounting team to ensure financial accuracy, compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, and optimization of reporting processes while driving continuous improvemen...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in financial model ownership and analysis, driving strategic decisions through integrated forecasting, valuations, and insights, while influencing senior leadership and investors with...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining financial analysis in a dynamic SaaS environment. You'll play a crucial role in shaping forecasts, budgets, and insights while enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of ou...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate financial operations by managing treasury activities, cash forecasting, and reinsurance administration. Collaborate with finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance while support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $106K *

Manage corporate accounting and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with finance teams on month-end and year-end processes, contributing to audits and continuous improve...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $250K *

Transform client experiences by leading relationships with UHNW families. Drive growth through business development, mentorship, and community engagement while delivering comprehensive wealth planning...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $279K *

Partner with us to provide strategic HR counsel to Finance leaders, driving talent strategies and solutions that align with business objectives while fostering a strong learning culture and inclusive...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $117K *

Champion financial stewardship by driving investment models, enhancing budget control, and optimizing cost structures to support strategic decision-making and operational excellence across the organiz...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the execution of global tax strategies, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting and tax returns across multiple jurisdictions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to op...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in pricing analytics across multiple product lines, driving strategic insights and recommendations that enhance overall portfolio profitability and inform key pricing decisions for the...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading data initiatives and shaping insights through collaboration with stakeholders. Drive innovative BI solutions, ensuring clarity and reliability in analysis, while guidi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Tackle complex finance analysis and budgeting tasks, ensuring compliance and managing data for program success. Collaborate with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to drive accurate reporting an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $165K *

Help us analyze and forecast financial data for efficient budget management, supporting a dynamic program environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, multi-task effectively, and contribu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion the enhancement of Treasury operations, focusing on cash management, risk analysis, and financial modeling. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize capital structure and drive strategic gro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $165K *

Transform marketing performance through data-driven insights and collaboration. Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze campaigns, optimize strategies, and mentor junior analysts, driving impac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$106K - $146K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial performance through P&L analysis, management reporting, and process improvement. Collaborate with global partners to deliver actionable insights and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $115K *

Champion the accurate processing and reporting of ceded reinsurance accounts, ensuring compliance and collaboration across departments. Drive improvements and provide guidance to junior staff in a dyn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $161K *

Unlock insights as a Senior Product Analyst, driving data-driven strategies to enhance property and casualty products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and support key i...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive insights through web analytics, enhancing digital performance and optimizing customer journeys. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, communicate findings, and implement strat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $117K *

Transform financial operations through data analytics and AI tools, driving efficiency in finance processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize practices and deliver strategic insi...

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of finance systems by leading integration testing and validation efforts for a major reimplementation project. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data flow...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$94K - $141K *

Advance your career as a Financial Analyst, conducting critical program analyses and financial reporting. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, manage costs, and identify risks, while supportin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive data-driven decision-making by designing and delivering scalable analytics solutions. Collaborate across teams to create impactful reports and dashboards, ensuring accuracy and alignment with bu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and performance management, partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making and transformation initiatives across North America. Make a me...

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.