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Senior Financial Analyst Job Description

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A Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for performing complex financial analysis to identify areas of improvement and opportunities for growth. They will also prepare detailed financial reports, analyze budgeting trends, assess risk management strategies and develop cost-saving recommendations. Additionally, they support the development of long-term business plans and provide strategic guidance on potential investments or acquisitions. Senior Financial Analysts are expected to have a deep understanding of industry trends, regulations and accounting standards in order to inform their work.

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Avg Pay: $89K
Jobs: 2,963
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Avg Pay: $94K
Jobs: 3,860

Education you need to become a Senior Financial Analyst

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  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) in Finance
    The number of occurrences matches with Senior Financial Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$29,745Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    The number of occurrences matches with Senior Financial Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,469Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Finance
    The number of occurrences matches with Senior Financial Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,159Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Economics
    The number of occurrences matches with Senior Financial Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,442Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (b.b.a.) in Finance
    The number of occurrences matches with Senior Financial Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,183Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Accounting
    The number of occurrences matches with Senior Financial Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,438Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Business Administration
    The number of occurrences matches with Senior Financial Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,453Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting
    The number of occurrences matches with Senior Financial Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,438Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (b.b.a.)
    The number of occurrences matches with Senior Financial Analyst in our database.
    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,453Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Senior Financial Analyst and Other Important Info

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3.2 years
$92K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.94 years
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The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
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