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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$110K - $132K *

Unlock your potential as a Financial Systems Analyst, coordinating the design and implementation of financial accounting systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance workflows and support innova...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $140K *

Optimize financial insights by transforming budget data into actionable reports using Power BI. Lead the development of dashboards and ensure compliance across federal budget execution. Collaborate wi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by overseeing financial reporting and regulatory compliance, ensuring accuracy in financial statements, and collaborating with accounting teams to drive strategic decision-making and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $177K *

Lead the development of financial forecasts and strategic analyses, guiding teams to enhance business performance. Collaborate with senior management to identify opportunities and drive process improv...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $156K *

Lead the charge in strategic finance by driving financial analysis, capital investment, and long-range planning. Collaborate with senior leaders to deliver actionable insights and develop a high-perfo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$75K - $100K *

Champion operational excellence by leading internal audits, assessing risks, and enhancing compliance. Collaborate with teams to mentor junior auditors and drive improvements in financial integrity an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Shape the future of risk management by supporting TDS businesses in regulatory compliance, enhancing internal controls, and driving process improvements to ensure effective governance and control acro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $145K *

Lead the development of comprehensive electrical project estimates, fostering collaboration with teams. You'll leverage industry experience to analyze risk, enhance cost accuracy, and build lasting cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$96K - $120K *

Lead risk-based internal audit activities, analyze controls, and provide recommendations. Collaborate with teams, enhance audit skills, and communicate findings effectively to management while ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading risk-based internal audits, analyzing controls, and providing actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and develop your audit skills while ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $120K *

Contribute to risk-based internal audit activities, leading segments of audits, analyzing controls, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance organizational effectiveness and compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $120K *

Drive internal audit excellence by leading complex assessments, identifying control weaknesses, and providing actionable recommendations. Collaborate with teams to enhance audit processes and ensure c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a senior accounting analyst role, contributing to strategic financial analyses and process improvements in a dynamic environment. Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects and e...

Laval, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Accounting Analyst, contributing to strategic financial analyses and process improvements in a dynamic environment. Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects and enhanc...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Advance the accounting department by managing daily operations, ensuring compliance, and producing accurate financial reports. Lead a team to enhance systems and processes while meeting financial obje...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $157K *

Support the preparation and accuracy of external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. Collaborate with various departments to maintain high-quality disclosures...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $157K *

Elevate your career by ensuring compliance and accuracy in SEC reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality financial disclosures and support audits in a fast-paced envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver comprehensive financial planning support to enhance client experiences, collaborating with advisors to create detailed plans and analyses for high-net-worth clients while driving process impro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance manufacturing processes, improve safety, quality, and productivity, while collaborating across functions to deliv...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $124K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, driving insights and strategic decisions for the Brand & Product division. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product launches and performan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $148K *

Lead the design and implementation of data governance frameworks, prioritizing complex data requirements across stakeholders. Build intelligent dashboards and analyze large datasets to deliver insight...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $105K *

Contribute to accurate financial reporting by preparing consolidated statements, schedules, and disclosures for a complex multi-entity structure, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and supporting audit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $115K *

Analyze financial reports, support management decisions, and oversee data accuracy. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and assist in budgeting to enhance firm operations and profitability...

3 weeks ago

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

$83K - $115K *

Analyze financial data and prepare reports to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with management to enhance financial processes and ensure data accuracy. Engage in budgeting and troublesho...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to pricing strategy and analysis, customer rebates, and profitability models. Collaborate with sales to enhance financial insights and drive margin improvements while supporting ad hoc proj...

Today

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

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.