Budget Analyst Jobs in Newark, NJ

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 Analyst - Central Office

  • Homes for the Homeless
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

BUDGET ANALYST We are excited to invite a proactive and detail-oriented Budget Analyst to join our central office team in Manhattan, NY....

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Strategic Finance Analyst

  • Core Weave
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to our financial strategy and enhance our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) capabilities....

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Budget Analyst

  • MOYI INC
  • Woodbridge, NJ (13 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (13 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Order Number: DF0797621 Job Title: Budget Analyst Company: MOYI INC Location: Iselin, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours: Duration: Full Time...

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Senior Vice President, Deputy Budget Director

  • NYCEDC
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The division manages City funding strategy and financial planning to support NYCEDC initiatives and advance the organization's mission of promoting economic growth across New York City....

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Fiscal Manager - Central Business Office (NYS HELPS / No Exam)

  • Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job Opening Information Fiscal Manager - Central Business Office (NYS HELPS / No Exam) Application Deadline 6/24/2026 Position Title Fiscal Manager - Central Business Office (NYS HELPS / No Exam)...

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Back FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER

  • United Nations Department of Operational Support
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located within the Common Administrative Platform at United Nations Headquarters, referred to as the One Executive Office (\"one EO\"), under the...

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Finance And Budget Officer

  • United Nations
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Common Administrative Platform at United Nations Headquarters, referred to as the One Executive Office ("one EO"), under the Division...

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Budget and Administration Manager

  • Research Foundation of the City University of New York
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Provide guidance to team leadership on budget preparation, financial planning, and cost control. Responds to inquiries by team leadership on budget process, status, and related activity....

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Financial Planning And Analysis Manager

  • ICONMA, LLC
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager#26-17830 $15.49-$58.35 per hour Jersey City, NJ Onsite Job Description Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager...

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Financial Planning Manager - Cash Flow

  • C T Corporation System (DE)
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Provide variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods, with clear storytelling and actionable recommendations....

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Financial Planning Manager - Cash Flow

  • Wolters Kluwer
  • New York City, NY (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York City, NY (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Provide variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods, with clear storytelling and actionable recommendations....

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Fiscal Analyst, Court of Appeals, 40166

  • New York State Unified Court System
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

UCS-23 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM PLEASE POST ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 40166 POSITION TITLE: FISCAL ANALYST, COURT OF APPEALS JG: 25 LOCATION: NEW YORK...

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General Accounting and Budget Manager

  • University of Mount Saint Vincent
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

The role also supports strategic financial planning and longrange forecasting and provides analytical guidance to senior leadership as well as academic and administrative departments....

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Budget Analyst (MUST HAVE PHARMA EXPERIENCE) Hiring ASAP

  • TEKsystems
  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Management of Brand Advertising & Promotion Budget - Provide support as needed for budget tracking, reconciliation, and phasing including initiating purchase orders and processing/recording vendor...

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Budget Manager (Main Office)

  • Childrenas Rescue Fund
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

PRIMARY FUNCTION/POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Budget Manager plays a central role in overseeing the financial planning and budgetary operations of the organization....

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Salary for Budget Analyst Jobs in Newark, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Budget Analysts in Newark, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.8%
Master's Degree
42.7%
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 Newark, NJ
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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