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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$70K - $99K *

Manage comprehensive finance operations, guiding a team in budget and contract management. Ensure compliance, provide reports, and enhance processes while fostering strong relationships across departm...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$86K - $138K *

Unlock the potential of market data by ensuring quality and compliance in regulatory reporting for U.S. derivatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to define standards and enhance data integrity across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Redefine data integrity in U.S. derivatives markets by joining a high-impact team. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensure compliance, and enhance reporting standards while leveraging your expertise in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $115K *

Shape the future of financial analysis by driving expense allocation and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while leveraging advanced tools for...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $99K *

Analyze financial data and enhance reporting tools to drive strategic insights. Collaborate across teams to support commercial finance initiatives, ensuring accuracy and compliance while fostering inf...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $135K *

Innovate cost engineering strategies to enhance project performance across diverse capital initiatives. Collaborate with teams to establish budgets, analyze costs, and mitigate risks, ensuring financi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by providing critical financial analysis and strategic support to drive business decisions, optimize revenue, and enhance performance within a dynamic finance team focused on the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $170K *

Innovate solutions as a nearly/newly FCAS credentialed actuary or Data Scientist, leveraging advanced data modeling and AI techniques. Collaborate on data pipelines and challenge traditional methodolo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by owning the core financial model, driving strategic insights, and influencing key decisions through rigorous analysis and forecasting in a high-autonomy environment that values i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading financial strategy and operations for high-rate production in aerospace and defense. Collaborate with executives to drive program economics, forecasting, and team developme...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $99K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by managing FP&A activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving automation to enhance productivity and business growth...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Transform financial management processes by providing expert analysis and support across the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) framework, ensuring accurate insights for program le...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $158K *

Drive strategic decision-making by leading complex data analysis initiatives, developing actionable insights, and guiding innovative business solutions across cross-functional teams to solve high-impa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $156K *

Join a team that's driving strategic decision-making through advanced analytics. Lead complex data initiatives, develop actionable insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $180K *

Empower strategic decision-making by leading complex data analysis initiatives, developing actionable insights, and guiding innovative business solutions across cross-functional teams to drive impactf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $198K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic decision-making through advanced data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop actionable insights and innovative solutions that address high-i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $178K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic decision-making through advanced analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop insights and implement innovative solutions that address complex bus...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $125K *

Optimize financial decision-making by leveraging advanced data modeling and analytics. Collaborate with teams to enhance portfolio performance, assess risks, and manage financial operations across div...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic financial planning and capital budgeting initiatives, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects. Collaborate with leadership to align financial strategies with institutional goals and...

Yesterday

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

$125K - $150K *

Empower strategic financial planning by overseeing capital budgeting and analysis. Lead initiatives to align financial strategies with institutional goals, ensuring compliance and informed decision-ma...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful personnel management by overseeing National Guard and Reserve assignments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic guidance to enhance military personnel effectiv...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $115K *

Transform federal human capital management by leveraging your HR expertise. Collaborate with a high-performing team to enhance service delivery and drive continuous improvement in HR processes and sys...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial planning and budgeting for enterprise funds, ensuring compliance and effective resource allocation. Lead a team in developing multi-year forecasts and advanced financial models to s...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to drive financial insights and strategic analysis for our Industrial business across North America, ensuring compliance and supporting decision-making through comprehensive P/L manage...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading financial reporting and regulatory compliance efforts. Collaborate across teams to prepare accurate financial statements and support audits, enhancing your expertise in a d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.