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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$146K - $220K *

Partner with us to drive strategic decision-making through financial modeling and data analysis, enhancing business outcomes and operational efficiency in an innovative, fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $186K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic finance insights and analysis, managing senior relationships, and guiding decision-making across key business areas. Lead complex financial initiatives and driv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $186K *

Unlock strategic insights at a senior level, guiding financial analysis and decision-making across key business areas. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive growth and optimize financial performance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $186K *

Help us transform financial strategies by providing expert analysis and insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive decision-making and enhance business performance across key portfolios, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Transform client relationships by leveraging your banking expertise to drive business development, manage risk, and deliver exceptional financial advice while collaborating with teams to enhance clien...

Brantford, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate financial statements compliant with U.S. GAAP. You’ll drive the preparation and analysis of financial reports, ensuring timely insights and adherenc...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $88K *

Lead the ownership and enhancement of Treasury systems, driving process improvements and automation while supporting global Treasury operations through collaboration and strong analytical skills...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $88K *

Champion Treasury systems performance by overseeing daily operations, supporting team enhancements, automating processes, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional Benefits projects, analyzing data, and enhancing program performance. Drive continuous improvement and elevate the associate experience through strategic i...

Today

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

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our accounting processes through effective accounts payable, payroll, and month-end close activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Accelerate your career as you manage inventory accounting and cash flows, ensuring accuracy across multiple business units. Collaborate with finance and supply chain teams to identify risks and opport...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $215K *

Drive impactful transaction advisory projects, leveraging data analysis and collaboration to support corporate finance teams. Contribute to diverse assignments while demonstrating professionalism and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $215K *

Accelerate progress at our Transaction Advisory team by leading financial analysis and supporting client engagements. Collaborate with professionals to deliver insightful recommendations and drive suc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver expert financial analysis for transaction advisory projects. Collaborate with clients and colleagues to provide insights, develop reports, and support strategic decision...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $215K *

Shape the future of transaction advisory by collaborating with teams on complex financial assessments, evaluating key business drivers, and providing actionable insights to clients on buy and sell-sid...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize pricing strategies by developing competitive proposals, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance government contracting success and drive business growth...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $164K *

Shape the future of financial management by optimizing cloud resources and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance budget execution and support the Army's mission through innovative fin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $164K *

Innovate financial management practices for cloud initiatives, ensuring budget compliance and optimization. Collaborate with diverse teams to support financial strategies and exceed Army mission goals...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $131K *

Transform asset management by overseeing fleet operations and property lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving process improvements and collaboration across teams to enhance oper...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Take ownership of fleet operations and property lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing process efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support audits a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive functional transformations and large-scale projects, bridging business lines and IT teams. Contribute to application development and support in a global ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate product configuration processes by implementing and enhancing order entry platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements, and ensuring alignment with business needs...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $102K *

Join a team that's focused on supporting loan management and credit analysis. Play a key role in underwriting credit transactions by assessing risk factors and providing comprehensive financial insigh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Engage in a dynamic accounting role, overseeing complex journal entries, reconciliations, and financial audits. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial processes while ensuring accuracy an...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of joint venture management and investment analysis in the Gulf of America. Collaborate with partners to drive project developments, optimize financial models, and enhance business pe...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.