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.

Find Budget Analyst Jobs on Ladders

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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of financial reporting and data analytics, delivering actionable insights and fostering a high-performance team. Collaborate with executives to enhance decision-making through...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $128K *

Innovate financial planning and controllership processes to drive efficiency, enhance cost reduction strategies, and deliver actionable insights for senior leadership, while fostering collaboration ac...

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

$161K - $242K *

Drive strategic budget analysis and congressional resource coordination to enhance mission execution within the Intelligence Community. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $107K *

Champion the execution of cross-functional initiatives, managing systems and technical projects to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to document requirements, conduct testi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Deliver impactful financial analyses and project management to support marketing initiatives, collaborating with executives and cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, forecasts, and performance m...

2 weeks ago

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

$200K - $225K *

Shape the future of financial planning by leading FP&A transformation, enhancing forecasting, and driving profitability analysis across diverse agricultural operations. Collaborate with leaders to opt...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Transform public sector efficiency by leading Medicaid Enterprise System projects. Leverage your business analysis and project management skills to drive outcomes, foster client relationships, and emp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $196K *

Empower project success by delivering precise cost estimates and analyses for federal construction initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate budgeting, risk management...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Unlock financial insights by overseeing reporting, analysis, and forecasting. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic decisions and enhance operational efficiency through innovative financial p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$66K - $117K *

Drive financial planning cycles and enhance cost efficiency through data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and process improvement. Lead initiatives to reduce defect costs and deliver actionable in...

2 weeks ago

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

$60K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading financial planning cycles, driving cost reduction, and enhancing business processes through data analysis and strategic insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver i...

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $130K *

Analyze and interpret data to drive business insights, utilizing statistical methods and data visualization tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex findings into actionable recommend...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial leadership and analysis, providing essential support for budgeting, reporting, and grants management within the academic clinical affairs sector. Collaborate...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $161K *

Lead the charge in managing audit engagements for financial services clients, ensuring compliance and delivering strategic insights. Foster client relationships while mentoring a high-performing audit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $154K *

Lead and manage audit engagements for financial services clients, ensuring compliance and delivering strategic insights. Oversee audit procedures, mentor teams, and build strong client relationships w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $94K *

Advance financial reporting accuracy and compliance through data analysis, preparation of financial statements, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance processes and support informed decision-m...

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career with a pivotal role in financial planning and analysis. Collaborate with leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, while supporting M&A integration and enh...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Analyze financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, and M&A integration. Collaborate with leadership to ensure accurate reporting and variance analysis, driving strategic decisions and enhancing...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving insights through detailed analyses and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and optimize business performance...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Drive financial insights and strategic support as a Senior Financial Analyst, collaborating with leadership to enhance reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes while identifying opportunities f...

4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial systems governance aligns with business priorities. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to maintain system integrity, drive change management, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $110K *

Join us to drive financial planning and analysis efforts, owning the complete financial cycle from budgeting to forecasting. Collaborate across departments to deliver insights that influence strategic...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$59K - $102K *

Unlock potential by leading end-to-end sourcing and purchasing processes, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to secure cost-effective material...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$60K - $112K *

Empower our financial operations by serving as a key analyst for new technology implementation and existing systems support, collaborating across teams to ensure effective financial planning and sales...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$60K - $112K *

Champion finance transformation by implementing and supporting financial systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective utilization of technology in Sales Compensation and Financ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.