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.

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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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$74K - $139K *

Deliver strategic financial insights to senior leadership, enhancing decision-making through budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. Collaborate on projects, analyze trends, and support operat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$74K - $139K *

Innovate with us to provide strategic financial analysis and insights that drive informed decision-making. Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to enhance ope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$74K - $139K *

Unlock strategic insights by delivering financial analysis and operational support to senior leadership. Drive decision-making through budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling while collaboratin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$75K - $90K *

Drive impactful business simulations and AI tools, collaborating with clients to enhance decision-making and workflow efficiency. Engage in multiple projects across industries, leveraging your busines...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate financial strategies and insights to empower leadership decisions, enhance resource management, and drive organizational success through effective analysis and collaboration across diverse te...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance financial management solutions using Palantir, driving data transparency and decision-making for Department of War clients. Lead projects, mentor team members, and build...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $84K *

Support procurement lifecycle by analyzing data, generating reports, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes and maximize efficiencies in accounts payable transacti...

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize program execution by leveraging technical and financial expertise to develop acquisition strategies, manage project timelines, and support decision-making processes within a dynamic governmen...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $91K *

Transform your career by managing over 150 accounts, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial transactions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support faculty and enhance sponsored project manage...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving research and execution efforts within a dynamic team, collaborating with stakeholders to solve complex challenges for government and defense clients through innovative, miss...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $99K *

Elevate your career by owning complex accounting and reporting responsibilities. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial operations, streamline processes, and leverage automation for improved ac...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower program efficiency by managing budgets and cost estimations. Collaborate with functional teams to develop financial documents and analyses that guide decision-making and enhance project execut...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $104K *

Optimize consortium operations by managing onboarding, member inquiries, and metrics. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance technology prototyping processes, ensuring swift eligibility and effect...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $104K *

Manage onboarding and support for defense consortium operations, ensuring rapid eligibility for companies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to streamline processes, maintain metrics, and facilitate eve...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $104K *

Champion the operational backbone of innovative defense consortia, ensuring rapid onboarding and seamless member support. Collaborate with a dynamic team to transform military challenges into prototyp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $135K *

Empower financial growth by leading budgeting and forecasting processes. Collaborate with senior leadership to create actionable financial strategies and insights that drive resource optimization and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing financial analysis and planning support for the Products Pipelines business unit, focusing on performance tracking, reporting, and market analysis to drive op...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $94K *

Drive impactful business decisions by leveraging data analysis and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes, improve performance, and support data governance initiatives in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$53K - $108K *

Drive impactful financial strategies by analyzing costs and resource needs for Army acquisition programs. Collaborate with clients to ensure efficient funding allocation and compliance with regulation...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $127K *

Drive financial insights and support transformation projects by collaborating with business and finance teams on forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. Enhance processes and tools while pre...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $145K *

Support federal acquisition processes by conducting research, analysis, and documentation. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies and monitor procurement activities, ensuring informed dec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $180K *

Transform financial oversight by managing program budgets, analyzing costs, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with project teams to identify savings and mitigate risks while enhancing cost manageme...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$65K - $96K *

Join our team to manage fiscal operations, analyze financial data, and ensure compliance with funding regulations. Collaborate with various departments to optimize budget processes and provide technic...

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance procurement controls and compliance. Support finance operations through documentation, audit preparation, and operational reporting, ensuring accuracy and reliability in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Analyze financial data to provide actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, ensuri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.