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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$111K - $126K *

Shape the future of deal analytics by leveraging your strategic insights and quantitative skills. Collaborate with top professionals to drive impactful solutions in a dynamic environment focused on in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $138K *

Transform the future of payments by leveraging analytics and strategy to drive impactful decisions. Collaborate with top professionals to enhance deal economics and optimize relationships within a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Shape the future of Fintech analytics by establishing data foundations, partnering across teams, and enhancing product strategies with insights that drive data-informed decisions in a dynamic automoti...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join us to lead financial planning, capital budgeting, and strategic analysis, supporting growth initiatives. Partner with leadership to develop forecasts, ensure financial accuracy, and drive decisio...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$93K - $120K *

Transform financial planning and analysis by leveraging your expertise to drive accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performan...

2 days ago

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

$115K - $135K *

Take ownership of accounting operations for a dynamic fintech. You will manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales tax compliance, monthly closes, and audit processes, driving accuracy and ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $141K *

Empower financial excellence by analyzing performance metrics, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial strategies and support operational planning in a d...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $115K *

Design and maintain automation solutions for Financial Crime Risk Management, enhancing governance and reporting. Collaborate across teams to improve processes and insights, driving efficiency within...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at Financial Crime Risk Management by designing and developing automation solutions to enhance reporting and strategic insights, driving innovation and efficiency in decision-makin...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial policy development and compliance while supporting government clients. Drive audit remediation efforts and manage a team to enhance financial processes and systems within...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate your career by managing complex insurance programs for M&A transactions. Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through risk assessment, coverage structuring, and seamless integration...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $140K *

Lead the charge in strategic funding decisions by connecting business needs with cost and value opportunities across Technology, Finance, and vendor partnerships, ensuring effective governance and opt...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Support impactful reinsurance accounting activities, ensuring accuracy in billing and data management. Drive collaborations with finance and external partners while maintaining strong organization and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $110K *

Transform business initiatives into actionable strategies by leveraging your expertise in requirements analysis and Agile practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system implement...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance insights. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance insights. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Deliver strategic financial insights by leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance financial models and support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $151K *

Join a team that's optimizing financial strategies for R&D in MedTech. You will lead financial analysis, guide project budgets, and enhance reporting processes while supporting R&D leaders in achievin...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead financial planning and analysis efforts, partnering with executives to drive strategic decisions. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while managing a team to ensure financial integrit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading requirements gathering and analysis for system enhancements, driving client engagement, and ensuring successful UAT sign-off in a fast-paced environment focused on healthca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Lead comprehensive internal audits focused on financial controls, ensuring compliance with SOX and GAAP while identifying risks. Collaborate with management to enhance business efficiency through risk...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $97K *

Advance audit practices by executing comprehensive evaluations, ensuring adherence to established standards. Foster strong stakeholder communication while identifying operational efficiencies and enha...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $97K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic audit team that independently conducts audits, ensures robust control processes, and collaborates with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiencies, while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $97K *

Drive audit excellence by independently executing audits and ensuring compliance with standards, while enhancing operational efficiency and communication with stakeholders throughout the audit process...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $97K *

Optimize audit processes by independently executing tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring compliance with established standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.