Senior Financial Analyst Jobs

A Senior Financial Analyst plays a crucial role within the finance industry by assisting companies in making sound business decisions. They are responsible for reviewing financial data, preparing reports, performing budgeting and forecasting, analyzing business trends, and making recommendations for improvements. They also manage financial models to predict future budget needs, evaluate capital expenditures, and maintain a company's financial health. This role requires strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to communicate complex financial information in an understandable way.

Before becoming a Senior Financial Analyst, individuals often hold roles such as Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, or Corporate Finance Analyst. To progress to a senior position, they must demonstrate a deep understanding of financial concepts and a high proficiency in analytical tools. A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field is typically required, while a master's degree or professional certifications like the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can be advantageous. Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques, as well as extensive experience with financial software and spreadsheets, are also essential skills for this role.

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Senior Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join their team....

MillerKnoll

Senior Financial Analyst

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

Senior Financial Analyst

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Senior Financial Analyst | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit....

Sr Financial Analyst, Customer Service

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

modeling Convince management of right decisions based on proven analysis and clear communications Work with functional leaders and other finance functions to build scalable financial processes and...

As a Senior Financial Analyst on this team, you will be supporting new launches and existing payment methods for our worldwide business customers focusing on our small business co-brand credit card....

Sr. Financial Analyst

  • North Houston, TX
  • 28 days ago
  • North Houston, TX
  • 28 days ago

Preferred Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling....

Sr Financial Analyst

  • Carmel, IN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Carmel, IN
  • 14 hours ago

analysis, KPI tracking, monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and monthly business review presentations as well as assisting the accounting team with month end closing journal entries....

Senior Financial Analyst

  • Abbott Park, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Abbott Park, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Planning and Analysis team....

Bilingual Senior Financial Analyst - French/English

  • Brampton, ON
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brampton, ON
  • 1 hour ago

We're searching for a Bilingual Senior Financial Analyst to play a key role as a business partner to our operations teams across Canada....

Senior Financial Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago

NY Senior Financial Analyst: Five days onsite/ in office FT/Direct Hire Location: New York Salary Range: $90k$110k Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster...

Senior Financial Analyst

  • San Ramon, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Ramon, CA
  • 1 hour ago

*************CALIFORNIA BASED CANDIDATES ONLY************ Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst Work location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid) Description: *LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY* The role is hybrid: 3 days a week...

Senior Financial Analyst, Acceptance FP&A

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Visa Acceptance Solutions Finance team supporting our disputes products, including Verifi, Visa Resolve Online, and other Post Purchase...

Senior Financial Analyst - Hartford (Hybrid)

  • Windsor Locks, CT
  • 7 hours ago
  • Windsor Locks, CT
  • 7 hours ago

Financial Analyst - Hartford (Hybrid) **Job Category:** Finance **Minimum Education Required:** Bachelors **City*:** Windsor Locks **State*:** Connecticut...

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Senior Financial Analyst

  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the development and maintenance of program financial plans in support of multiple products and business areas...

Lead Financial Analyst

  • Fullerton, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fullerton, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Build in-depth variance analysis of actual to budget and/or forecast results for monthly deliverables....

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Highest Education Level

Senior Financial Analysts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.6%
Master's Degree
44.0%
High School or GED
2.6%
Associate's Degree
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%


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