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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$90K - $160K *

Innovate and enhance quantitative research tools to drive investment manager analysis. Lead projects, mentor team members, and collaborate across global teams to deliver actionable insights and mainta...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Grow your career with a role focused on delivering internal audit services that drive operational, financial, compliance, and risk-based improvements to enhance organizational performance and add valu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze and enhance compensation strategies, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to drive effective compensation in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape project success by leading cost analysis across complex initiatives. Ensure accurate reporting, monitor trends, and foster collaboration with stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and e...

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $262K *

Unlock potential by providing expert investment management to Private Bank clients, driving growth through business development and collaboration with Wealth Management Advisors to achieve client goal...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $241K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing logistics effectiveness through data-driven insights. Leverage advanced analytics and collaborate with military stakeholders to support strategic decision-mak...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing comprehensive compensation strategies by collaborating with HR partners and business leaders. Drive process improvements, conduct market analyses, and ensure compliance w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join us to optimize Treasury operations through advanced financial modeling, strategic analysis, and process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in managing capital markets, liquidit...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial planning processes by analyzing key metrics, enhancing data presentation, and supporting internal controls. Collaborate across teams to drive strategic insights and improve operatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine financial operations by supporting and enhancing the Workday Financial Management platform, driving improvements in processes, stability, and reporting to support a collaborative finance tea...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock financial insights by analyzing budgets, forecasts, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and support government audits while adhering to regulations. Drive effici...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock financial insights by managing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate data submission and support government audits, enhancing organization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $114K *

Drive the future of financial planning by coordinating budget development, monitoring expenditures, and managing special projects. Collaborate with departments to enhance strategic goals and ensure ef...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to analyze complex financial data, build precision models, and provide actionable insights. Lead client relationships, mentor junior staff, and contribute to impactful financial strate...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $170K *

Lead tax compliance and provision processes, collaborating with teams to ensure accuracy in federal and state partnerships, corporate returns, and international tax matters. Streamline operations and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $109K *

Drive impactful financial reporting by analyzing key metrics and trends, ensuring accurate completion of reports. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and support the organization's fin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $128K *

Drive financial success by guiding project teams through budgeting, profitability, and compliance. Collaborate across the project lifecycle to ensure accurate financial management and enhance revenue...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial excellence by partnering with Sales to optimize costs, enhance profitability, and deliver insightful analysis. Collaborate with senior leadership to influence strategic decisions and e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform financial oversight in a dynamic sales environment. Collaborate with leadership to optimize costs, enhance profitability, and drive strategic initiatives. Leverage strong analytical skills t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $90K *

Transform your career by preparing and reviewing a variety of tax returns, conducting tax research, and supporting clients in a dynamic environment with a focus on entertainment business management. J...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Deliver expert tax services by preparing and reviewing diverse tax returns, conducting tax research, and supporting financial reporting for clients in the entertainment business sector. Join a collabo...

Nashville, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Analyze product performance and financial metrics to drive strategic investments. Take ownership of P&L reporting, financial modeling, and data analysis to support executive decision-making and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Optimize workforce strategies as a Senior Analyst, aligning forecasts with operational goals. Drive productivity through effective scheduling and real-time adjustments, enhancing customer satisfaction...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $152K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative Workday solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance ERP applications and execute strategic projects that drive organizational effic...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $190K *

Engineer data strategies and methodologies for emerging sectors, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Lead a team while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance data accuracy and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.