Budget Manager Jobs in Illinois

A Budget Manager in the finance industry is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the financial budget of an organization. This includes analyzing financial data, forecasting future financial needs, overseeing expenditures, evaluating budget proposals, and preparing budget reports. They play a vital role in ensuring the financial stability of an organization, helping to guide future financial decisions. A Budget Manager may also be involved in creating financial models, tracking actual expenditure against budget, and identifying any financial risks or opportunities.

Important skills for a Budget Manager include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A strong understanding of financial regulations and standards is also important. They should be proficient in financial software and have excellent mathematical skills. Certifications such as Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Budget Manager, a person may have roles such as Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst or Finance Manager.

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Accounting and Budget Analyst

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 4 days ago

Administer access to general ledger accounts and train new budget managers on how to access/review budget information....

Manufacturing Financial Planning Analyst - Sr

  • Paris, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Paris, IL
  • 5 days ago

> Job Summary Who We Are North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market...

Strategic Financial Planning Analyst III

  • Naperville, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 6 days ago

Within Finance, our teams include: Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting, Tax and Treasury....

GA - Pre-Professional - Budget Manager Assistant - TCH - Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 Job no: 520111 Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois Title: GA - Pre-Professional - Budget Manager Assistant...

Senior Analyst, Budget & Treasury

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago

Develops and maintains spreadsheet-based models of RTA regional financial capacity including a ten-year financial plan as directed by the RTA Act....

Budget Manager

  • Oak Park, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL
  • 18 days ago

Budget Manager DEFINITION Provides highly responsible and complex administrative management to other members of the financial team and prepares and maintains records, financial and statistical reports...

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago

Work closely with senior management to develop forecasts and financial models Analysis and Reporting: Perform timely and accurate financial analysis, including variance analysis and provide insights...

Financial/Budget Manager

  • Lisle, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Lisle, IL
  • 19 days ago

Position Overview International Motors is currently seeking an Financial/Budget Manager to join our Finance Team....

Senior Budget Analyst - JR29598-3800

  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago

models to support budget planning, forecasting, resource allocation decisions Develops and applies financial models to forecast future trends and evaluate the potential impact of strategic initiatives...

Senior Manager, Forecasting Center of Excellence

  • Mettawa, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Mettawa, IL
  • 20 days ago

Preferred: US Commercial experience and knowledge of the financial planning process Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements...

Manager, Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 days ago

Jenner & Block LLP Manager, Budgeting & Forecasting in Chicago , Illinois This job was posted by : For more information, please see: CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Budget Creation & Management Responsible...

Financial Planning Analyst

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 21 days ago

the financial planning, management reporting across the balance sheet, cashflow and working capital management for GPN Globally....

Senior Budget Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 26 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 26 days ago

models to support budget planning, forecasting, resource allocation decisions Develops and applies financial models to forecast future trends and evaluate the potential impact of strategic initiatives...

Immunology Forecasting Manager - Gastroenterology

  • Mettawa, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mettawa, IL
  • 30+ days ago

CPA or MBA a plus. 7+ years of progressive experience in analytics, forecasting, and/or financial planning and analysis is required....

Budget and Finance Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Provide effort reporting for individual faculty and staffs. Maintaining a department grant portfolio database. Assisting with monthly grant reconciliations....

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Budget Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Budgeting and Finance for Public Libraries
Understand financial concepts as well as effective practices in budgeting and auditing for library managers at all levels. Money isnt generally the first topic that comes to mind when thinking...
Finance Fundamentals: Financial Planning and Budgeting
This online courses explore how current economic conditions impact household finances, before showing you how to manage yours more effectively. You will find out whether you have bad financial...
Fundamentals of Financial Mathematics and Capital Budgeting
Get introduced to the determinants of value, foundations of financial markets, and capital budgeting. This course begins with a look at the determinants of value. We will cover two main approaches...

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Salary for Budget Manager Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Budget Managers in Illinois 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 Managers in Illinois
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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