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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$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving impactful financial insights and collaborating across departments to enhance decision-making and performance in a rapidly evolving retail env...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Optimize financial accuracy by managing key general ledger areas, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX regulations, and supporting month-end close activities in a dynamic accounting environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. This role involves managing general ledger activities, supporting audits, and driving process improvements in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading FP&A and commercial strategy, driving planning, forecasting, and cash management. Collaborate with executives to shape growth strategies and build frameworks for performanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$98K - $144K *

Transform sales strategy by leveraging advanced analytics and predictive modeling. Collaborate cross-functionally to uncover growth opportunities and optimize performance, influencing executive initia...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $112K *

Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business needs, drive process improvements, and support application enhancements. Leverage SQL and data analysis to deliver effective solutions while mentoring...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $110K *

Contribute to enhancing operational efficiency by managing Workday processes, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality financial reporting and system improvements...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise sales by driving innovative data solutions. Manage the full sales cycle with Fortune 2,000 companies while collaborating with technical experts to close comple...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to lead independent audits, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Utilize your expertise in financial and internal controls to drive improvements and enhance processes in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $207K *

Shape the future of revenue forecasting by collaborating across teams, building financial models, and deriving strategic insights to drive business decisions and outcomes for senior leadership...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform financial reporting by ensuring accurate SEC filings and compliance with U.S. GAAP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance internal controls and support the transition to a stand...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $117K *

Drive financial analysis and modeling to optimize AWS capacity resources, collaborating with execution teams to enhance business performance through data-driven insights and effective controllership i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion cost analysis and forecasting to drive financial performance and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to evaluate product costs, implement improvements, and support strategic sourcing initiat...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance technology and data solutions, bridging business needs with technical expertise. Drive efficiency through automation, analytics, and strategic initiatives, fostering col...

2 weeks ago

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

$66K - $117K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving strategic projects and enhancing financial performance through insightful analysis and collaboration with senior leadership across Amazon's g...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Optimize financial reporting and accounting processes by overseeing complex functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and mentoring staff to enhance accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic corporate envi...

Yesterday

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

$160K - $180K *

Optimize international tax strategies by leading compliance, transfer pricing, and cross-border structuring for a diverse portfolio. Drive operational excellence and provide strategic insights to enha...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's responsible for managing cash flow and financial reporting. Oversee daily cash operations, bank relations, and risk evaluations while ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial p...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $115K *

Engage in strategic procurement activities, leading sourcing and purchasing for diverse commodities. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize inventory and ensure material availability, while mentor...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial excellence by overseeing costing activities, budgeting, and reporting. Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance with GAAP and c...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving financial excellence and strategic insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes while ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with stakeholders to enhance technology solutions in a dynamic financial services environment. Drive process optimization and support complex capital markets initiati...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $120K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging your analytical skills to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure accurate financial management a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $142K *

Lead advanced accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SAP. Prepare complex financial reports and analyses while collaborating with auditors. Drive financial accuracy and support manage...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights to enhance warehouse operations. Collaborate with leadership to implement tools, lead projects, and drive data-driven decision-making acro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.