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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$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of finance in healthcare. Lead FP&A and strategic finance, partnering with leadership to drive insights and decisions that impact growth and investor relations. B...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Lead financial strategy and analysis, partnering with leadership to drive growth. Own dynamic financial models, budgeting, and forecasting while mentoring a high-performing finance team in a fast-pace...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $94K *

Join our team to build your accounting career while gaining hands-on experience in core functions like accounts payable, receivable, and month-end close. Collaborate with experts and contribute to imp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $120K *

Empower federal agencies by optimizing IT acquisitions and ensuring compliance with FITARA. Collaborate with stakeholders, develop strategies, and enhance governance processes to drive efficient IT in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $125K *

Join our team to empower Financial Advisors by enhancing client relationships and delivering exceptional financial planning support. Collaborate with specialists to create scalable processes and ensur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the ethical integrity of the ASPR by analyzing financial disclosures, identifying conflicts of interest, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $120K *

Shape the future of M&A by leading financial analyses and integration planning for acquisitions. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic insights and optimize transaction outcomes in a d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $120K *

Transform the M&A landscape by leading financial analyses and integration strategies for acquisitions. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive growth and optimize performance in a dynamic, fast-pa...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving M&A strategies, analyzing acquisition opportunities, and leading financial modeling efforts. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize integration and ensure compli...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading M&A analyses and transaction workstreams, driving strategic acquisitions in a fast-paced financial environment. Collaborate with senior leadership to evaluate and integrate...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance cash management strategies by collaborating across departments to optimize cash flows, analyze forecasts, and implement effective controls while leveraging treasury management systems for enha...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of finance by leading daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing financial processes. Collaborate with teams to drive accurate reporting and support strategic dec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Discover a pivotal role in financial analysis, driving insights and supporting leadership through data-driven decisions. Collaborate across departments to enhance profitability and operational efficie...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower financial performance through strategic analysis and reporting. Collaborate with leadership to enhance profitability and operational efficiency. Lead FP&A initiatives and support business vert...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial performance by leveraging your FP&A expertise to drive insights and support strategic decisions across multiple business units. Collaborate with teams to enhance budgeting, forecast...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team that drives project success, supports quality assurance, and enhances stakeholder communication to meet project milestones effectively...

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

$80K - $86K *

Unlock your potential by providing analytical support to Finance leaders, generating reports, and driving insights. Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting while managing special projects that enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate revenue recognition and compliance. As an Operational Accountant, you'll manage projects from setup to completion, analyzing financial data and suppor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Transform acquisition strategies by providing expert technical support to Navy Cyber Warfare initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop documentation, manage projects, and ensure optimal pe...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Drive impactful acquisition strategies as a Senior Analyst, supporting Navy Cyber Warfare initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to enhance program performance and documentation, ensuring effective...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $115K *

Accelerate strategic capital investment decisions by leading financial analyses, developing business cases, and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive growth and operational excellence across th...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $90K *

Unlock your potential by analyzing financial performance and enhancing reporting processes. Collaborate with teams to drive insights and support strategic initiatives, while contributing to process im...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $100K *

Drive the enhancement and support of ERP systems, ensuring data integrity and user access while collaborating with teams to resolve issues and improve financial processes. Contribute to system upgrade...

Yesterday

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

$70K - $105K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading complex analyses, refining models, and providing actionable insights that drive operational performance and strategic decisions across the organizatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $105K *

Transform financial insights into strategic actions by leading complex analyses, forecasting, and performance monitoring. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance decision-making and drive operationa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.