Explore Budget Analyst Jobs

Budget analysts help organizations plan, monitor, and manage their finances. They evaluate spending proposals, analyze financial data, prepare forecasts, and communicate budget recommendations to leaders. Browse vetted budget analyst opportunities on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.

What Budget Analysts Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and seniority, but commonly include developing annual budgets, tracking actual results against forecasts, investigating variances, assessing the financial impact of business decisions, and preparing reports for executives or government stakeholders. Many analysts partner with department leaders to improve resource allocation and keep plans aligned with organizational priorities.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong financial modeling, analytical, and quantitative skills, along with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial planning systems is valuable. Clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex findings to nonfinancial audiences can also help candidates stand out. A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is common; some roles may prefer advanced education or professional credentials.

Budget Analyst Career Paths

Budget analysts work across industries and settings, including corporations, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and local, state, or federal government. With experience, they may advance to senior budget analyst, budget manager, finance manager, or financial planning and analysis leadership roles. Search Ladders for budget analyst openings that match your experience, location, and compensation goals.

Find Budget Analyst Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Explore budget analyst listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation, then pursue roles aligned with your career goals.

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$77K - $102K *

Unlock potential by driving financial management and reporting for diverse programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business value and support growth in a dynamic, high-tech envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $102K *

Champion financial excellence by supporting diverse programs in a high-growth division. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring str...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial operations for engineering and R&D, influencing decisions with data insights. Collaborate with leadership to shape budgets and enhance reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and operat...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by supporting financial operations for engineering and R&D. Collaborate with leadership to drive budget development and enhance decision-making through data insights in a fast-pace...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower financial operations by developing budgets, analyzing spending, and driving decision-making processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and support a fast-paced, in...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Program Analyst, supporting program management and governance for a key initiative. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze data, develop reports, and ensure documenta...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower financial operations by managing revenue recognition, billing, and accounts receivable. Lead a team to ensure compliance with GAAP and federal regulations while delivering accurate financial r...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by managing revenue recognition and billing operations. Lead a team to ensure accurate financial data, compliance with regulations, and timely invoicing while providing insightful...

Sterling, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in data analysis and research to enhance USAF operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to validate maintenance data, develop predictive models, and communicate insights through v...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $100K *

Serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, driving requirements from inception to user acceptance. Utilize analytical skills to uncover needs, document processes, and su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $98K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering financial insights and solutions. Utilize your analytical skills to tackle complex financial challenges while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance org...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $132K *

Elevate financial processes by developing automated reporting solutions, optimizing data workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and accuracy in Finance operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by shaping commercial decisions, optimizing investments, and enhancing profitability through strategic analysis and collaboration across the Grocery cha...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K *

Transform the university's financial landscape by leading budget operations, ensuring effective allocation and monitoring of over $600M in annual budgets, and collaborating with leadership on strategi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in financial management for international programs, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of funds. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze data and provide strategic recommendatio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $107K *

Analyze financial data to drive strategic decisions, optimize resource forecasts, and enhance program performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights and recommendations that...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of research acquisition management by leading strategic oversight and vendor performance for large personnel services contracts, ensuring effective project execution and collaboration...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of cost analysis and project financials, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets and forecasts, driving efficiency in proje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in advancing sustainability policies and programs, focusing on building energy efficiency and carbon reduction. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to implement innovative solutions...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$84K - $124K *

Optimize fiscal operations by conducting in-depth analysis, managing budgets, and leading a team to ensure compliance and efficiency in financial reporting and planning. Drive strategic initiatives wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming digital solutions for Public Affairs and Communications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes, drive technology adoption, and ensure successful implementa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform user needs into effective systems solutions that align with business strategies. Leverage your analytical skills to document requirements, ensure quality standards, and facilitate communicat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial operations by managing budgeting processes, analyzing statements, and developing models. Oversee compliance and support audits while generating insightful reports to guide executiv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$75K - $119K *

Unlock potential by driving financial analysis and reporting for defense projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance data accuracy, streamline processes, and support budget execution, ensuring effecti...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Elevate business processes by analyzing and transforming asset management systems with a focus on data strategy and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance delivery of digital capabilit...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a budget analyst do?question toggle

    A budget analyst reviews financial information, helps prepare budgets and forecasts, tracks spending, analyzes variances, and provides recommendations to support sound financial decisions.

  • What qualifications are common for budget analyst jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, plus experience with budgeting, forecasting, spreadsheets, and financial analysis. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

  • Where do budget analysts work?question toggle

    Budget analysts work in private companies, government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare, education, and other organizations that plan and manage budgets.

  • How can budget analysts advance their careers?question toggle

    With experience, budget analysts may move into senior analyst positions, budget management, finance management, or financial planning and analysis leadership.

  • Does Ladders list budget analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Browse current listings to find budget analyst opportunities and review each posting for specific pay details.