Budget Analyst Jobs in Atlanta, GA

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 and Analysis Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will report directly to the Director of Finance....

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 15 hours ago

Responsibilities include assisting with financial planning and budgeting processes, analyzing financial statements and reports, developing financial models, preparing projections, and performing research...

Forecast Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

FORECASTING ANALYST The Southern Company Services Forecasting Analyst develops and communicates the results of the energy and peak demand forecasts for the electric utilities of the Southern...

Lead Strategic Finance Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 days ago

**The Role** As a Lead Strategic Finance Analyst, you will assist with financial modeling, special projects and provide support for all other corporate finance matters....

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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 days ago

Bachelors degree in finance, business, or related field and Minimum six (6) years Financial Planning & Analysis experience, or directly related business experience....

Budget & Fiscal Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 days ago

Analysis, Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF, Macros ), Financial Reporting, Budget Development, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Legislative Impact Analysis, Cross Department Collaboration...

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 24 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 24 days ago

Responsibilities: Develop and maintain multi-year financial model Oversee and manage the entire budget development process Conduct monthly budget-to-actuals analysis for the entire organization, presenting...

Budget Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 24 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 24 days ago

Budget Analyst Position Summary: This position reports directly to the Associate Director for Budgets and Contracts and is responsible for serving as the primary financial administrator for restricted...

Budget Analyst

  • Marietta, GA (16 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (16 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 27 days ago

Rate of Pay: $52,478.40 - $59,779.20 Status: Open Until Filled The purpose of the Budget Analyst is to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate project funding assigned to the SPLOST program including...

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Strata Software) - Georgia

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago

strategic financial planning efforts....

Budget Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 45+ days ago

This classification is distinguished from Budget Analyst, Senior in that this classification processes departmental budget adjustment requests, but does not supervise assigned staff, whereas the latter...

Budget Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 45+ days ago

This classification is distinguished from Budget Analyst, Senior in that this classification processes departmental budget adjustment requests, but does not supervise assigned staff, whereas the latter...

Budget Analyst

  • South Fulton, GA (4 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • South Fulton, GA (4 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

General Description This classification conducts duties related to the preparation and submittal of annual departmental budgets. Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those...

Budget Analyst 1, 2 or 3

  • Decatur, GA (5 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Decatur, GA (5 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Budget Analyst 2 (FIP011) or equivalent position....

Budget & Management Analyst

  • Decatur, GA (5 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Decatur, GA (5 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, expenditure trends and projections, budget allocations, variance analysis, operational reports, or other documents....

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Salary for Budget Analyst Jobs in Atlanta, GA

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Highest Education Level

Budget Analysts in Atlanta, GA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.7%
Master's Degree
42.8%
Associate's Degree
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.3%
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 in Atlanta, GA
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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