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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Revenue Cycle Manager

The Revenue Cycle Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire revenue cycle process within our organization. This role ensures the efficient and accurate billing and coding of patient...

Senior Budget Analyst

  • Arlington, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 8 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer oriented Senior Budget Analyst to join our team in the Arlington, VA area to provide budget support to our customer and to begin an exciting and rewarding...

Senior Budget Specialist, Clinical Financial Operations

  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago
  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago

About the Role: The Sr Budget Specialist, Clinical Financial Operations supports the ongoing process improvements and implementation of best practices to optimize the management (i.e., operational...

Budget Analyst-503626-A NEW

  • Lafayette, LA
  • moments ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • moments ago

Sr. Business Analyst CGI Today Public Trust Unspecified Unspecified Lafayette, LA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) .video-wrapper svg U.S. - CGI Federal- Federal Regulatory By playing this video you consent to...

Budget Analyst-Accounting & Budget

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 hours ago

The Budget Analyst audits, monitors, and prepares reports for capital and operating budgets....

Budget Officer - Fiscal Analyst 3

  • Fairview, OR
  • 4 hours ago
  • Fairview, OR
  • 4 hours ago

Initial Posting Date: 07/17/2025 Application Deadline: 07/31/2025 Agency: Oregon Department of Emergency Management Salary Range: Position Type: Employee Position Title: Budget Officer - Fiscal...

Strategy - Customer Analytics & Forecasting, Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Industry/Sector CM X-Sector Specialism Customer Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in data and analytics focus on leveraging data to drive insights and make...

Budget Analyst Sr - Budget Analyst Prin

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 4 hours ago

Note: A Sr. budget analyst will be required to support all activities and will typically support multiple groups....

Fiscal Analyst

  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 hours ago

Must be able to travel onsite once a quarter Must have experience supporting Epic implementations Must have experience with Epic Must have experience in a healthcare IT setting for EHR's/EMR's...

Fiscal Manager (Head Start/Early Head Start) - Grant Funded

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 hours ago

Assists in developing financial plans to acquire revenues to cover the department's operations, debts, and major construction projects....

Financial Planning Analyst

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 hours ago

Join Our Mission-Driven Team: Financial Planning Analyst Location: Virginia Beach, VA Organization: Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay Department: Finance Job Type: Full-time | On-site Westminster-Canterbury...

Budget Supervisor

  • Torrance, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 5 hours ago

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. ____ The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity...

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 6 hours ago

Purpose: This position is responsible for direct oversight of all Financial Planning & Analysis (F,P&A) processes for our entire portfolio of 200+ Managed Resorts....

Budget Analyst-Oregon State Hospital (Fiscal Analyst 3)

  • Salem, OR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 6 hours ago

Budget Analyst-Oregon State Hospital (Fiscal Analyst 3) Job Description: Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Sr....

Budget Analyst 2, Auditor General

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 6 hours ago

If so, consider joining the Department of the Auditor General in the Office of Budget and Financial Management as a Budget Analyst 2....

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Salary for Budget Analyst Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Budget Analysts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.7%
Master's Degree
42.8%
Associate's Degree
2.5%
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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