Budget Analyst Jobs

A Budget Analyst in the finance industry is responsible for helping organizations, both public and private, organize their finances. The professional evaluates budget proposals and funding requests, conducts cost-benefit analyses to determine the most cost-effective solutions, and establishes and enforces budget guidelines and procedures. The analyst then prepares regular reports detailing the organization's financial status and communicates their findings to management and stakeholders. They also review and monitor spending to ensure it remains within budget. They offer guidance and technical assistance when preparing budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare financial analysis reports.

Potential Budget Analysts should have strong skills in numerical computation, analysis, problem-solving, and communication. They should also possess a keen understanding of financial forecasting and data analysis. Holding a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) credential can be beneficial, though it's not a strict requirement. A Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field is often required, but many employers prefer candidates with an MBA or related advanced degree. Before becoming a Budget Analyst, potential candidates often gain experience in roles such as Financial Analyst, Accounting Analyst, or Cost Estimator.

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Financial Planning Analyst IV

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 days ago

Education Essential: Bachelor Degree Education specialization Essential: Finance Responsibilities Take lead in developing financial models for Long Range Financial Plan, including maintenance of Kaufman...

Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Millersville, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Millersville, PA
  • 14 days ago

Accounts Payable Specialist Join Our Team as a Fiscal Technician Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about providing excellent customer service? This position will handle accounts...

Student Accounts Specialist

  • Millersville, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Millersville, PA
  • 14 days ago

Student Accounts Specialist Join Our Team as a Fiscal Technician! Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about providing excellent customer service? The Office of Student Accounts at...

Fiscal Analyst 3 - Payroll

  • Cheney, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cheney, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Fiscal Analyst 3 - Payroll About Eastern Washington University: Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six...

State Budget Management Analyst 1,2

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 hours ago

Participates in special project teams (involving various combinations of planning and budget analysts and state department/agency executives, managers, and personnel; and legislative staff) involving...

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Are you looking for a career that makes an impact on the community? The Planning and Development Services department is looking for an analytical,...

Budget Analyst Spv

  • GA
  • 8 hours ago
  • GA
  • 8 hours ago

Budget Analyst Spv Georgia - Fulton - Atlanta NEW Financial Human Services, Georgia Department of - DHS 5 days ago Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Budget Analyst Supervisor-00063660...

Budget Analyst - Comprehensive Integrated Research Operations

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 8 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 8 hours ago

Budget Analyst - Comprehensive Integrated Research Operations University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Other Posted on March 10, 2025 Budget Analyst - Comprehensive Integrated Research...

Financial Planning Analyst

  • Novi, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 8 hours ago

Financial Planning Analyst Location: CityScape What you'll do: Participate in implementation of new Foreign Exchange (FX) Platform Apply advanced data analysis skills to understand detailed data flows...

Financial Planning Specialist/Financial Planner, CFP

  • Melville, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Primary Responsibilities: Analyze client data to assess financial planning gaps Develop customized and comprehensive financial plans Consult with Advisors and planners on complex financial planning...

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

  • Cary, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Manager of FP&A This position plays a key role in driving the continued development and improvement of financial planning and forecasting processes....

Load Forecast Analyst I or II

  • Bismarck, ND
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bismarck, ND
  • 8 hours ago

planning....

Financial Planning Analyst

  • Irving, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 9 hours ago

The role will require extensive work on financial modeling for the Company's major capital projects and acquisitions....

Budget Analyst

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 9 hours ago

JOB TITLE Budget Analyst JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Position reports to the Director of Budgets and is responsible for complex budget analysis and reporting functions for the University....

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Overview The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis plays a key role in shaping the company's financial strategy by leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting....

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Salary for Budget Analyst Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Budget Analysts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.8%
Master's Degree
42.7%
Associate's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Budget Analysts
2-4 years
42.4%
1-2 years
19.8%
4-6 years
12.6%
Less than 1 year
10.5%
8-10 years
7.5%
6-8 years
3.3%
None
2.2%
10+ years
1.8%


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