▼15%
C$119,447
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$83k
MEDIAN
CA$119k
90%
CA$150k
The average salary for a Senior Finance Manager is C$119,447 in 2026
Base Salary
C$83k - C$150k
Bonus
C$7k - C$30k
Total Pay
C$85k - C$170k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Finance Managers?
What Do Senior Finance Managers Do?
Senior Finance Manager Tasks
- Produce periodic reports on the performance of business initiatives and adherence to budgets.
- Manage organization's investments and cash needs, proposing changes in policies and procedures as new situations arise.
- Develop and review organization's budget, using forecasts and models to determine how to allocate funds.
- Supervise staff evaluating organization's financial performance, generating reports, analysis, and models.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Finance Manager
Medical
93%
Dental
89%
Vision
81%
None
7%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Finance Managers
Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%
This data is based on 23 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Senior Finance Managers
What is the highest pay for Senior Finance Managers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Finance Manager is CA$150k / year
What is the lowest pay for Senior Finance Managers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Finance Manager is CA$83k / year
How can Senior Finance Managers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Senior Finance Manager is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Finance Manager that oversees more junior Senior Finance Managers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.