Budget Manager Jobs

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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Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Millersville, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Millersville, PA
  • 10 hours 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
  • 10 hours ago
  • Millersville, PA
  • 10 hours 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...

Financial Planning Analyst IV

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 10 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 10 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...

Assistant Budget Director

  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 1 hour ago

Assistant Budget DirectorBowling Green State UniversitySalary: Depends on QualificationsJob Type: Full-TimeDivision: Finance & AdministrationOpening Date: 03/10/2025Location: Main Campus (BG),...

Budget Analyst II

  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 1 hour ago

General Description JOIN OUR TEAM AS A BUDGET ANALYST II! This role involves advanced and professional collection, development, and evaluation of data to develop/implement/administer County...

AF18P3 Budget Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago

Position Summary The Financial Analyst reports to the Director of Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, and is primarily responsible for providing financial support and oversight of several ACS divisions...

Strategic Finance Analyst

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business...

Financial Planning Analyst

  • Salem, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Salem, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Support month end closing activities including journal entries, variance analysis and ad-hoc analysis and reporting....

Financial Planning Analyst

  • Cerritos, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cerritos, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Responsible for building tools and reports to support financial planning and analysis....

Manager, Budget Analysis

  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Verify departmental cost estimates and forecasts for accuracy and consistency with the operating and capital budgets, financial plans, stated goals, and strategic plan....

WFM Forecasting Analyst

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 hour ago

About Figure Figure is maximizing the value of homeownership in ways that benefit consumers and the industry alike. We're helping homeowners tap their liquidity easily, efficiently and reasonably...

Financial Planning & Forecasting Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago

The FP&F team's mission is to support and enable better financial planning and decision-making by leading forecasting processes across the business....

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Budget Analyst

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago

Summary In this position you will work in the Region Three Budget Office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and customer service to assist in interpreting...

Budget Analyst II - Parks and Recreation

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 hours ago

ABOUT THIS POSITION The Parks and Recreation Department, with more than 1,000 FTEs, consists of 8 distinct divisions responsible for providing Phoenix residents and visitors with more than 41,000...

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...
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...
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...

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Salary for Budget Manager Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Budget Managers 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 Managers
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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