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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Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Millersville, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Millersville, PA
  • 5 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Millersville, PA
  • 5 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...

Discrete Manufacturing Business Consultant Location: Remote (with 25-50% travel within the US; occasional international travel required) Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are seeking a...

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Financial Planning Analyst IV

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 15 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 15 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...

Program & Budget Analyst

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 45+ days ago

Analyst....

Financial Planning Specialist

  • Calgary, AB
  • 3 hours ago
  • Calgary, AB
  • 3 hours ago

How Youll Succeed Prepare Financial Plans - Provide highly specialized advice and consultation with respect to a broad range of complex financial planning aspects to add value to the client relationship...

Sr Budget Analyst

  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 hours ago

Assist in preparation of supporting documentation for the rate analyses and annual updates using a utility Rate Model for financial planning, forecasts & rate studies....

Budget Analyst

  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 5 hours ago

Reviews proposed financial plans for completeness, accuracy, conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives....

Financial Planning & Analyst Accountant (Permanent)

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 6 hours ago

analysis Provide inputs into line of business reviews Working with IT to build up PowerBI for reporting Providing Senior Accountants with a summary of budget or rolling forecast for variance analysis...

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 hours 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...

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

  • Orlando, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 6 hours ago

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Location: Orlando, FL Job Type: Full Time | Exempt Who You Are: The Sr....

BUDGET ANALYST III, II and I, OPERATING

  • South Burlington, VT
  • 6 hours ago
  • South Burlington, VT
  • 6 hours ago

of Job This position will serve as Budget Analyst within the\nMaryland Department of Budget and Management....

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Strata Software) - Georgia

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 hours ago

strategic financial planning efforts....

Budget Officer

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 6 hours ago

planning....

(Full-time) Fiscal Analyst (Office of Instruction, Grant Funded)

  • Shasta, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Shasta, CA
  • 6 hours ago

planning and management process; provides specialized functions in the analysis, tracking, processing, and reporting of financial and budgetary transactions requiring a thorough knowledge of district...

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Salary for Budget Analyst Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFinance research efforts.

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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