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 - $130K *

Empower your career with a pivotal role in technical accounting, leading compliance and policy initiatives while enhancing financial reporting processes and collaborating across teams to drive organiz...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate payroll operations by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery across multiple entities. Lead a team while managing complex payroll issues, audits, and stakeholder coordination to dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial excellence by managing client portfolios, mentoring staff, and ensuring accuracy in accounting practices. Collaborate with professionals to deliver insightful reports and drive budg...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing client relationships and guiding a growing team in a dynamic environment. Leverage your accounting expertise to ensure accuracy and drive financial planning for high-ne...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Drive financial accuracy and compliance by managing general ledger activities, month-end closes, and inventory accounting in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality accounting services. As a Senior Accountant, you'll oversee junior staff, manage client relationships, and ensure timely financial reporting for...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $105K *

Lead the financial operations for a diverse portfolio of income properties, ensuring full-cycle accounting mastery. Collaborate across teams to deliver accurate reporting and insights, driving strateg...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic initiatives by analyzing data, identifying growth opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful business decisions in a dynamic e...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing revenue accounting in healthcare IT. You’ll manage complex deferred revenue and contract reconciliations, collaborating across departments to ensure compliance with...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Deliver insights by analyzing data quality issues, enhancing governance practices, and driving improvements in business decision-making effectively.

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive impactful investment decisions by combining financial analysis and strategic insights, enhancing growth and marketing initiatives that propel our business forward in the evolv...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $114K *

Engage as a Finance partner to Growth and Marketing, driving strategic investment decisions through advanced analytics, financial modeling, and innovative process automation for sustainable growth and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K *

Drive advanced financial analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making. Collaborate with leadership to identify trends, create models, and enhance financial processes, ensuring accuracy a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Optimize financial systems and analytics to enhance decision-making and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and streamline processes, driving efficiency and act...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $107K *

Elevate your career by contributing to high-impact valuation engagements. Help shape analytical solutions using cutting-edge AI and automation tools while managing client deliverables across diverse i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape business performance through analysis and strategic insights, collaborating with leadership to enhance forecasting, reporting, and operational efficiency across multiple units...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $115K *

Help us design and develop complex Workday reporting solutions that drive strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable reports, ensuring data accura...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial planning and analysis through technology integration, enhancing reporting and forecasting processes. Collaborate with finance leaders to implement solutions that drive efficiency an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by managing the development accounting process, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for real estate projects. Your expertise will drive success...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Drive strategic financial insights by partnering with leaders to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Leverage data to optimize resource allocation and support decision-making acr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $113K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence through innovative analysis and reporting. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to support budgets, rates, and overhead management, ensuring top-tier...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $102K *

Help us unlock potential by guiding companies in SR&ED tax credit claims, enhancing innovation through strategic support, client relationships, and impactful project management in a high-performance t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock strategic insights by analyzing global and local economic trends to drive decision-making across teams. Collaborate with business development and finance to identify growth opportunities and ma...

1 week ago

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

$81K - $130K *

Analyze and optimize pricing strategies while supporting field leaders to enhance profitability and drive revenue growth. Collaborate across finance, sales, and operations to create advanced financial...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $154K *

Drive financial health across multiple contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create forecasts, manage budgets, and enhance program controls. Utilize data analysis and automation to s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.