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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$100K - $150K *

Innovate financial planning through data analysis, budgeting, and performance tracking. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiencies, ensuring data accuracy and actionable insights drive strategic...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering financial strategies through data analysis. Support critical budgeting and forecasting efforts while enhancing financial processes across departments to driv...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Transform finance operations by leading monthly closes, audits, and tax processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate reporting and cash management while driving improvements in accounting wo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $119K *

Champion governance and compliance in Accounts Payable, ensuring process integrity and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance controls, support audits, and drive operation...

Today

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

$131K - $220K *

Analyze and manage expense operations across departments, leveraging finance expertise to drive efficiencies, forecasts, and executive reporting. Be a proactive partner in strategic financial decision...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $183K *

Unlock innovative AI solutions for leading banks, driving efficiency in loan origination, client onboarding, and capital markets operations. Collaborate with executives to implement transformative str...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate business operations by bridging technology and trading needs, enhancing user satisfaction and driving digital transformation initiatives while effectively managing multiple projects in a dynam...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of revenue forecasting and operations management within the Public Cloud sector. Own forecasting models and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic financial decisi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Join us to steer Public Cloud revenue forecasting and optimize financial strategies. You'll collaborate with leadership, analyze data, and deliver actionable insights that drive growth in a dynamic, f...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$75K - $116K *

Transform municipal finances by analyzing and preparing the operating budget, collaborating with departments, and leading complex evaluations that impact community services. Engage with stakeholders t...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the user experience by leading tax software design and compliance efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency, supporting millions of users with innovati...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $132K *

Partner with us to empower our go-to-market teams through strategic financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and customer success to drive performance...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $90K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic accounting team focused on accurate financial reporting and operational analysis. Contribute to month-end close processes and drive improvements in a fast-pace...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower transformation by leveraging your analytical expertise to define business requirements for high-impact financial projects, collaborating closely with stakeholders to deliver solutions that enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Credit Analyst, owning the underwriting cycle from application review to decision-making. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance credit processes and contribute to a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading client engagements and analysis within our dynamic Salesforce practice. Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver innovative solutions that address current challenge...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform data into actionable insights by analyzing complex datasets, identifying trends, and supporting decision-making across business units. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance portfolio perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering precise financial reporting and treasury management. Lead consolidation, month-end close, and audit support while collaborating across the GroupHEALTH Family...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming Net Interest Income forecasting into a strategic tool for optimizing balance sheets and investment portfolios, while managing risk and driving innovative analyses in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize fraud detection strategies by designing advanced systems using analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and ensure filing integrity...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance financial reporting and compliance by performing detailed accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, and ensuring adherence to GAAP and IFRS standards while collaborating with various t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Elevate financial leadership by guiding a specialized team to ensure accurate reporting and strategic alignment across complex portfolios, driving operational success and compliance in a dynamic envir...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $147K *

Champion the integration of business needs and technical solutions, driving product delivery through collaboration with stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to translate requirements into actionable...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Champion the integrity and accuracy of master data across ERP systems, driving data governance and quality initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management processes and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving financial success through strategic analysis and collaboration. As a key player, you'll manage budgeting, forecasting, and project evaluations, delivering insights that shap...

1 week ago

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

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.