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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$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's pivotal in supporting the Secretary of the Air Force with acquisition strategies, budget preparation, and program oversight for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio, ensuring effective...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by supporting high-level acquisition strategies and program execution for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. Collaborate with key stakeholders to analyze data, provide recommendations...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, leading cost accounting and ensuring timely financial reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance systems and support audits while drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$61K - $113K *

Partner with us to drive financial analysis and insights for our Commercial Water Solutions team, enhancing productivity and reporting accuracy while collaborating with cross-functional teams to suppo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with impactful analysis and support for IT acquisitions. Collaborate with program managers to enhance contract management strategies and ensure successful procurement of technology s...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of operations by advising leadership on program policies, conducting complex analyses, and driving strategic improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the division...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Transform your career by providing critical financial analysis and support for complex government programs. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and enhance p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by providing expert financial analysis and planning support for the US Space Force's Space Domain Awareness initiatives, ensuring effective budget execution and resource management...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $107K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and strategic decision-making for the U.S. Forest Service. Utilize your analytical skills to support policy development and improve com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $150K *

Lead strategic pricing initiatives by developing complex cost models and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Collaborate across departments to create competitive proposals that drive busines...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Help us redefine clinical finance by managing vendor budgets, forecasts, and accruals. Collaborate with Clinical Operations and leverage automation to enhance accuracy and insights in financial proces...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead budget preparation and analysis efforts, supervising a team to ensure effective fiscal management and compliance with agency goals. Collaborate across departments to enhance budget processes and...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics tools and develop visualizations that support operational awa...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape financial strategies by conducting in-depth analyses, supporting decision-making, and collaborating across teams to enhance business processes and reporting. Join us in delivering quality inform...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming business processes through technology. Leverage your expertise in accounting and the oil and gas industry to drive ERP initiatives, enhance systems, and improve operati...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Transform financial insights into strategic narratives that drive corporate decision-making. Collaborate with leadership to enhance reporting processes and support investor relations, ensuring clarity...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy for a complex research enterprise, ensuring effective budgeting, accounting, and personnel management while fostering collaborative relationships across diverse t...

1 week ago

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

$104K - $135K *

Advance your career by analyzing contractor proposals and costs, developing pricing strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to forecast trends and enhance procurem...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $135K *

Optimize contractor proposals through detailed price and cost analyses, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to forecast trends and develop negotiation strategies, enhancing ov...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $126K *

Unlock potential by performing detailed price and cost analyses on contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing negotiation strategies to optimize contract pricing and co...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $126K *

Analyze contractor proposals and costs, develop pricing strategies, and ensure compliance with regulations. Utilize advanced analytical techniques to forecast trends and evaluate pricing proposals, pl...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $116K *

Unlock potential by analyzing contractor proposals and costs, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate on pricing strategies and forecasts to drive effective negotiations and support project...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $131K *

Analyze and evaluate contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with cost standards. Collaborate with teams to develop pricing strategies and forecasts, leveraging analytical techniques to drive cost e...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $118K *

Transform contractor proposals into actionable insights by conducting thorough price and cost analyses. Collaborate with teams to develop pricing strategies and ensure compliance with regulations, dri...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $117K *

Analyze and evaluate contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with cost standards. Collaborate with teams to develop pricing strategies and conduct in-depth cost analyses to support negotiations and...

2 days ago

  •   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.