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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$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of Revenue Operations by partnering with Business Unit leaders to enhance performance, drive forecast accuracy, and implement strategic initiatives that directly impact success. This...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining financial planning in a high-growth tech environment. Lead the development of scalable financial models, drive strategic analysis, and partner with executives to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career as a Senior Financial Analyst, collaborating with corporate teams to enhance financial planning, budgeting, and reporting. Utilize your expertise to drive strategic initiatives and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, guiding cross-functional projects and delivering actionable insights to senior leaders. Collaborate with teams to enhance budgeting, forecasting, an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $124K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial planning and reporting, providing insights that drive decision-making and optimize processes. Leverage your expertise to support strategic...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion financial excellence by delivering accurate analysis and reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and collaborating with teams to drive strategic decisions and shareholder value in a dynamic...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $122K *

Lead the charge in ensuring fair market valuation of securities by analyzing pricing exceptions, conducting thorough research, and collaborating with the Pricing Committee to enhance valuation methodo...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $86K *

Unlock your potential by providing analytical support to Finance leaders, generating reports, and driving insights. Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting while managing special projects that enhanc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure accurate regulatory reporting and enhance control processes. Collaborate across Finance, Risk, and Technology to analyze data, validate reports, and drive improvements in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial insights into strategic actions by partnering with business units to manage budgets, enhance performance, and drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organizatio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$77K - $104K *

Shape the future of financial operations by ensuring accurate budget preparation and providing expert financial consulting to operational departments, while leading variance analysis and financial rep...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $142K *

Unlock your potential by supporting the income tax provision process, ensuring compliance, and enhancing efficiency through technology. Collaborate on federal tax returns and audits while driving proc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by analyzing financial insights and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate across departments to transform complex data into actionable strategies that driv...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $110K *

Drive financial insight and accuracy by managing fee calculations, performance metrics, and expense allocations for a leading asset management firm, while collaborating with senior leadership and inve...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $110K *

Deliver financial insights by managing fee calculations and performance analytics for private assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and ensure accurate reporti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Drive financial reporting excellence by overseeing compliance, analysis, and strategic partnerships. Utilize strong analytical skills to enhance processes, support regulatory requirements, and empower...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial excellence by driving capital planning and operational analysis. Collaborate with teams to enhance decision-making and support innovative healthcare delivery, ensuring optimal perfo...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to provide complex financial analysis, generate management reports, and support corporate departments with forecasts. Leverage your expertise and solve challenging problems while mentori...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, delivering insights and forecasts that drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance commercial performance and reporting effi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engage with project teams to enhance financial performance through analysis, reporting, and operational support. Utilize Oracle and Excel to drive insights, manage risks, and ensure accurate invoicing...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock financial insights and enhance project performance by providing senior-level analysis and operational support in a dynamic engineering consulting environment, collaborating with cross-functiona...

Olathe, KSRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to enhance project financial performance, support forecasting, and improve reporting in a dynamic engineering consulting environment. Collaborate with teams to drive...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $100K *

Elevate financial performance through data-driven insights and analysis. As a key player, you'll manage budgets, forecasts, and reporting, collaborating with teams to enhance operational effectiveness...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial analysis and forecasting for diverse real estate portfolios. Collaborate with operations to assess performance, support budgeting cycles, and create impactful reports for senior leader...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic financial analysis and support for growth initiatives. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and compliance efforts while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to d...

Yesterday

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

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.