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 *

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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

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  •   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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $115K *

Advance warehouse operations by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with leadership to build dashboards, implement tools, and support data-driven decisions while leading projects a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Optimize financial strategies by transforming data into actionable insights. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, driving informed decision-ma...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $132K *

Lead impactful initiatives in US Equity Indices, driving product development and client solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows and deliver innovative index solutions in a dynamic inv...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Reimagine healthcare analytics by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance reporting, streamline processes, and drive efficiency in audit activities, ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Transform healthcare analytics by leveraging your expertise in data analysis, reporting, and collaboration. Drive insights from complex datasets, enhance audit processes, and partner with cross-functi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading financial planning and analysis for client accounts. Drive accuracy, compliance, and process excellence while translating complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate...

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

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality accounting solutions, guiding teams with your expertise in GAAP and tax regulations. Enhance internal processes and mentor staff while ensuring compliance an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role that drives accurate revenue accounting under ASC 606. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency while support...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading revenue recognition efforts, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize processes and drive operational efficiency in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore a vital leadership role in financial planning and analysis, guiding strategic decisions. Partner with senior management to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance, delivering...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $197K *

Drive growth by managing existing client relationships in the Financial Services sector. Leverage your B2B SaaS sales expertise to upsell and expand market presence, contributing significantly to the...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Engineer strategic initiatives as a Program Analyst, supporting leadership through data analysis, workflow management, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and drive impactful de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$149K - $206K *

Join a dynamic Cyber Security Operations team to protect corporate assets by analyzing threats, managing incidents, and enhancing security protocols. Drive efficiency through automation and lead inves...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading financial operations and reporting for a multi-site organization. Collaborate with leadership to enhance accounting processes, ensure compliance, and support ERP implementa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$121K - $190K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, driving insights and compliance for program performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial strategies and ensure accurat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $270K *

Drive innovative finance solutions by leading Workday Financials implementation, configuring essential financial data models, and enhancing reporting capabilities in collaboration with cross-functiona...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $136K *

Advance HR processes as a Subject Matter Expert in PeopleSoft, leading the HRIM team to support over 7000 positions. Collaborate across departments to ensure data integrity and compliance while enhanc...

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

$120K - $145K *

Optimize project budgets and capacity, driving efficiency through data analysis and strategic decision-making across engineering and product initiatives...

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

$137K - $227K *

Advance your career by driving growth in enterprise software sales for a leading actuarial technology platform. Build relationships with key decision-makers in the life insurance sector and transform...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of public finance by supporting investment banking efforts, developing financial models, and collaborating with teams to execute transactions across diverse sectors and markets...

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  •   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.