Budget Manager Jobs in Washington

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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DSHS ESA Fiscal Analyst 2

  • State of Washington
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 5 hours ago

DSHS ESA DDDS Fiscal Analyst 2 Join us as a key member of the Division of Disability Determination Services (DDDS), where your financial expertise directly supports our mission of serving...

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Clinical Research Budgeting Analyst - Clinical Trials - eSIF sent 5/27

  • Providence Health
  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 hours ago

The Clinical Research Budgets Analyst will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of budget templates for sponsored clinical trials, including the comparative...

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Fiscal Analyst 4

  • Clark College
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 14 hours ago

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent classified Fiscal Analyst 4 in the Office of Instruction (OOI). The Fiscal Analyst 4 ensures calculation and tracking...

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Merchandise Financial Planning Manager

  • SWI
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 14 hours ago

What You ll Do Manage financial planning, budgeting, and performance tracking. Analyze sales, inventory, and product performance to improve profitability....

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Lead Strategic Finance Analyst

  • Cambia Health Solutions
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago

analysis and reporting; prepares financial analysis and support such as cost-benefit, return on investment and capital resource analysis for new business opportunities, proposals, contracts, or product...

Hybrid

Strategic Finance Analyst, Google Customer Solutions Finance

  • Google
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 1 day ago

Skilled in financial modeling and trend analysis, with the communication skills necessary to translate complex data into actionable insights....

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Strategic Financial Planning Analyst (II - Lead)

  • Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 2 days ago

Promote fiscal responsibilities by providing sound financial / strategic planning analysis and advice....

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Fiscal Analyst

  • City of Longview WA
  • Longview, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Longview, WA
  • 2 days ago

To Apply : Complete the City's on-line application process with a thorough list of education, training and experience; attach a cover letter and resume. Additional attachments are welcome, but not...

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Wildlife Program Budget Manager - WMS Band 2 - Permanent - 2026-04515

  • State of Washington
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago

Title Wildlife Program Budget Manager Classification - WMS Band 2 Job Status - Full-Time/Permanent WDFW Program Financial Services Program, Budget Office Duty Station Olympia, Washington Thurston County...

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Budget Analyst

  • Air Mobility Command
  • Fairchild AFB, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairchild AFB, WA
  • 5 days ago

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a budget analyst in the installation's budget office. Employee performs routine, continuing budget functions involving the formulation,...

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L&I Fiscal Analyst 2

  • State of Washington
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 5 days ago

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability Come bring your passion for...

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Division Budget Manager (WMS2)

  • State of Washington
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago

OR Experience in a State position titled Budget Manager, Budget Officer, or Chief Financial Officer. Knowledge of: Principles of state financial management....

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Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist with Security Clearance

  • Agensys Corporation
  • WA
  • 5 days ago
  • WA
  • 5 days ago

Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist Responsibilities: Budgeting and Forecasting * Lead the development of the enterprise Annual Operating Plan from the bottom-up. * Partner with Portfolio Leads...

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Principal Budget Analyst

  • Seattle Public Schools
  • WA
  • 6 days ago
  • WA
  • 6 days ago

This position serves as a finance leader who develops and manages complex budgets and or management processes including General Fund interdependencies between Capital and Grant programs and...

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Fiscal Analyst 2

  • Washington State Patrol
  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago

Fiscal Analyst 2 Washington State Patrol - Olympia, WA Posted: 5/28/2026 - Expires: 6/8/2026 Job ID: 293445771 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description To be...

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Budget Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Manage Azure Access, Policies, & Budgets Course
Learn to manage Azure identities and governance by creating users and groups, assigning access through RBAC, organizing resources with policies, tags, and locks, and managing costs with budgets...
Budgeting for Non-Finance Managers
This highly interactive, one-day course demystifies finance for non-financial budget holders. Its the perfect opportunity for spending officials to understand how and why budgets are prepared....
U.S. Budgets for National Security
This course is for students who want to know how the dollars we spend on national security relate to military forces, systems, and policy choices, and who wish to develop a personal tool kit for...

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Salary for Budget Manager Jobs in Washington

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Highest Education Level

Budget Managers in Washington 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 Managers in Washington
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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