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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$80K - $95K *

Elevate financial planning and analysis in a rapidly growing tech environment. Collaborate with leadership to drive actionable insights, optimize processes, and support strategic initiatives that enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$69K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, leading a group of accountants in analyzing and reporting complex investment activities. Drive best practices and ensure compliance while fosterin...

Today

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

$92K - $133K *

Join our team to analyze financial transactions and develop capital reports, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial management for projects exceeding $1 billion. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize cost control processes within a PMO, ensuring consistent governance, effective budgeting, and accurate forecasting across all programs. Collaborate with leadership to enhance reporting and id...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $110K *

Lead financial management and analysis efforts to support strategic planning and budget execution for DHS initiatives, ensuring alignment with mission priorities and stakeholder requirements while dri...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Optimize business processes by analyzing workflows, gathering requirements, and supporting automation initiatives. Collaborate with senior analysts to enhance efficiency and drive strategic improvemen...

Virginia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $98K *

Transform fiscal management by leading budget preparation, overseeing financial operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with department heads to enhance fiscal policies and d...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

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Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $166K *

Transform financial planning and analysis by leveraging data insights, driving process improvements, and collaborating across teams to enhance decision-making in a dynamic, multinational environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Join a dynamic FP&A team to drive financial insights and support strategic planning. Collaborate with leaders to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and expense management, ensuring effective resource all...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $140K *

Pioneer impactful public policy by collaborating with Senate Democrats to analyze legislation, develop proposals, and provide strategic guidance. Engage with stakeholders to translate complex issues i...

1 week ago

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

$155K - $175K *

Drive financial planning and analysis to enhance profitability, support expansion, and manage cash flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate financial insights into actionable recomme...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Empower communities by analyzing and developing impactful health policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape legislative agendas and enhance public health initiatives. Drive research and strategi...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform community health initiatives by leveraging advanced data analytics to drive strategic planning, enhance program effectiveness, and support evidence-based decision-making across public health...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$98K - $217K *

Provide strategic financial guidance and support to senior management, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Analyze financial data, develop policies, and prepare complex statements to enhance organ...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $96K *

Drive the financial operations of a dynamic research institute, overseeing budgeting, reporting, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to ensure effective resource management and foster a cultur...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of financial analysis by providing critical support for complex transactions and month-end processes across multiple portfolios, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with GAAP s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Empower your career by driving process optimization and technology adoption in accounting and finance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and lead transformative...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving accurate revenue recognition and month-end close processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex revenue data, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in accurate revenue recognition and month-end close for a dynamic software business, focusing on ASC 606 compliance and services revenue analysis while collaborating across teams to en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$55K - $126K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Navy operations through innovative solutions. Leverage your program management skills to support acquisition, logistics, and financial management while colla...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $229K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $229K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.