Budget Analyst Jobs in California

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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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...

Strategic Finance Analyst, Corporate

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Support our consolidated strategic and financial planning processes through preparation of our monthly and quarterly reporting to the CFO, leadership team, and Board of Directors Collaborate...

System Manager Budget and Financial Reporting

  • Glendale, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities Is expected to perform duties in alignment with the mission and policies of the organization. Performs duties in support of and in compliance with the performance improvement...

Associate Budget Analyst

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 19 hours ago

and Duties Under general direction and supervision provided by a Staff Services Manager II in the Financial Services Unit, the Associate Budget Analyst (ABA) works independently, performing analytical...

Accounting/Budgeting Specialist

  • Orange, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 22 hours ago

ACCOUNTING/BUDGETING SPECIALIST Job Summary Perform a variety of technical accounting duties to assist in the development, control, analysis, and revision of designated Coastline ROP budgets;...

Fiscal Analyst

  • San Joaquin, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Joaquin, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Work closely and advises regularly with management for budget and financial planning, develops and delivers trainings and presentations to groups in a formal setting....

Fiscal Analyst

  • CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • CA
  • 22 hours ago

Fiscal Analyst About the Employer NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT NCLUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived...

Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst (Budget/Fiscal)

  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line by the filing deadline. Applications may be submitted at www.fresno.gov/jobs SALARY: $7,725 -...

Budget Analyst

  • Palmdale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 1 day ago

Northrop Grumman Engineering Business Management is seeking a Budget Analyst in a Business Management functional role to support the cross-functional activities....

SSC AATS - PPBE CCaR Budget Analysts (Patrick Space Force Base, FL)

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 days ago

Position Description: IDS is currently searching for Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) Budget Analysts with experience in Department of Defense (DoD) financial management processes...

GCS Ads Strategic Finance Analyst

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 2 days ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience in Financial Planning...

Senior Corporate Financial Planning Analyst

  • Burbank, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary: Job Description: Corporate Senior Financial Analyst - Enterprise Technology Summary: Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for company-wide operating and capital...

Supervising Budget Analyst

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 days ago

Under direction, to supervise and coordinate activities of and perform highly sensitive and complex work in the Office of Budget and Analysis. The Office of Budget and Analysis (OBA) is part of...

Fiscal Analyst

  • Newman, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Newman, CA
  • 5 days ago

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT NCLUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national...

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - Hybrid (Orange, CA)

  • Orange, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Finance Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and functional support activities....

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Salary for Budget Analyst Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Budget Analysts in California 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 in California
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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