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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$126K - $154K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Accountant, driving financial accuracy and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems, oversee key accounting functions, and support audits in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Optimize production analytics by owning BI strategies and reporting for live service releases. Your expertise will drive improvements, mentor teams, and enhance operational efficiency across our portf...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of commercial lending by providing in-depth credit analysis, training analysts, and leading special projects to optimize lending processes and compliance with regulations...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of investment management by leading strategic analyses and recommendations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and drive innovation, ensuring alignme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic initiatives by analyzing high-impact issues and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product offerings and client solutions. Drive innovation and decision-making across multip...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $133K *

Join a team that's redefining financial analytics by enhancing revenue processes and automation. You'll play a critical role in financial reporting, collaborating with cross-functional partners to opt...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$81K - $108K *

Unlock potential by enhancing data quality and governance, ensuring effective modeling and standards. Collaborate with teams to drive process improvements and support data-driven decision-making acros...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $108K *

Engineer data quality and modeling solutions to enhance data governance and integrity. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices, optimize reporting, and drive data-driven decision-making acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational effectiveness by leveraging data analytics, program management, and executive reporting. Collaborate with IT and business leaders to deliver actiona...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by steering complex tax engagements, enhancing client relationships, and cultivating leadership within a dynamic firm dedicated to excellence and growth in accounting...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as you lead tax strategies, enhance client relationships, and drive team development in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on growth and innovation...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic trading environment, driving growth through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. Collaborate globally to expand market presence and enhance value across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $219K *

Make your mark by partnering with Product and Engineering teams to enhance finance operations, drive automation, and support strategic decision-making, influencing management through data-driven insig...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Provide analytical support within finance, delivering key insights for decision-making, budgeting, and reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial operations and ensure data accuracy for...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the Agile team by translating complex business requirements into actionable features. Drive testing strategies and ensure product quality through collaboration and problem-solving, while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career as a Product Analyst, collaborating with teams to translate complex business requirements into actionable Agile features, ensuring quality and integrity in product delivery while d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower program efficiency by managing budgets and cost estimations. Collaborate with functional teams to develop financial documents and analyses that guide decision-making and enhance project execut...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading financial planning and analysis for a $600MM revenue zone, partnering with executives to drive growth, productivity, and profit improvement through insightful reporting and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $154K *

Advance financial analysis and reporting for complex programs, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage budgets, forecasts, and performance m...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to enhance third-party risk management, ensuring vendors meet cybersecurity and compliance standards. Collaborate across departments to assess risks, support audits, and communicate effe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by driving advanced technical solutions and operational oversight in a dynamic portfolio. Collaborate with teams to enhance technology delivery, mentor peers, and ensure sustainabl...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by delivering precise financial reporting and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance reporting quality while supporting audit activities...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Inspire operational excellence by leading financial strategies in manufacturing. Drive cost efficiency, budgeting, and KPI reporting while partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance productivit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $131K *

Join our dynamic Identity Management team as a Senior Business Analyst, driving strategic insights and leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security and user experience while...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $131K *

Lead strategic identity management initiatives, enhancing security and user experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to design solutions, document processes, and mentor junior analysts while driving...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.