Budget Manager Jobs in Illinois

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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Budget Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Forest Preserve District of Cook County Job Summary Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Financial Officer or designee, coordinates and supports districtwide activities involving...

Senior Budget Analyst University of Chicago (UC)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

models to support budget planning, forecasting, resource allocation decisions Develops and applies financial models to forecast future trends and evaluate the potential impact of strategic initiatives...

Senior Budget Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

models to support budget planning, forecasting, resource allocation decisions Develops and applies financial models to forecast future trends and evaluate the potential impact of strategic initiatives...

Budget and Finance Analyst - JR29498-3800

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Drafts financial models and maintenance of accurate records of spending and budgetary control measures. Responsibilities Provide effort reporting for individual faculty and staffs....

Senior Budget Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Reporting to the Budget Manager, the Senior Budget Analyst is responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative financial research and analysis to support decision-making and budget...

Zero-Based Budgeting Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Develop and manage financial models for HR 5.0 business case. Serve as the financial project manager for business case, budget, and performance management projects....

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

  • Naperville, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 3 days ago

Other duties will include variance analysis, preparing executive reporting packages, driving process improvement initiatives and more!...

Budget Analyst (Budget & Management Services) - 00136379

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Cook County Offices Under The President Administrative Hearings Auditor Bureau of Administration Bureau of Economic...

Financial Planning Analyst - (Wichita, KS-Hybrid)

  • Riverwoods, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL
  • 4 days ago

As a Financial Planning Analyst, you will be focused on analysis across various dimensions such as Public Cloud, Software, Hardware, End Users Related Consumption, Projects, and more....

Capacity Planning & Forecasting Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all. Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the...

BENEFITS FISCAL OPERATIONS MANAGER(SPSA, Opt. 1)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago

Job Requisition ID: 45531 Closing Date/Time: 03/25/2025 Agency: Department of Central Management Services Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 Skill Option: Fiscal...

Immunology Forecasting Manager - Gastroenterology

  • Mettawa, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Mettawa, IL
  • 5 days ago

CPA or MBA a plus. 7+ years of progressive experience in analytics, forecasting, and/or financial planning and analysis is required....

Assistant Budget Director

  • Campus, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Campus, IL
  • 6 days ago

Assistant Budget Director Bowling Green State University, United States about 18 hours ago Location: Campus, ILLINOIS Job Type: FullTime Summary The Assistant Budget Director works under the...

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 7 days ago

Introduction At Risk Placement Services, we're more than just a team – we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and tackling challenges head-on. Our culture fosters an environment where every idea...

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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...
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...
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...

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Salary for Budget Manager Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Budget Managers in Illinois 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 in Illinois
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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