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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$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading balance sheet analyses, improving processes, and ensuring accurate reconciliations. Collaborate across departments to deliver financial insights and support decision-making...

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

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by analyzing and optimizing corporate finance initiatives, collaborating across departments to enhance performance and support strategic decision-making...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of federal contracting by leading a team of procurement professionals, overseeing complex acquisition strategies, and ensuring compliance with procurement requirements for contrac...

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

$89K - $105K *

Elevate financial accuracy by managing general ledger accounting, month-end close, and reporting. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance with GAAP and federal regulations while overseeing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $114K *

Drive impactful data analysis by leveraging AI frameworks and statistical models to produce business intelligence solutions, identify trends, and enhance reporting for the Office of Responsible AI Saf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $192K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by partnering with leaders to evaluate strategic investments, build robust financial models, and enhance decision-making across a dynamic organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Advance business transformation by optimizing processes across finance, IT, HR, and communications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency, implement best practices, and drive impactful c...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $145K *

Drive cost estimating excellence for aerospace systems, leading efforts across commercial and government projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate estimates and ensure comp...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $165K *

Drive financial excellence by analyzing program finance, earned value management, and financial planning. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and ensure compliance while supporting strat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in providing comprehensive executive support to senior federal executives, managing priorities, correspondence, and project deliverables across a diverse IT portfolio, ensuring timely...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage executive support for senior leaders, ensuring seamless operations across IT initiatives. Drive project coordination, enhance communication, and deliver high-quality materials to support strate...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $206K *

Lead the charge in developing comprehensive proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver accurate cost analyses and pricing...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $165K *

Transform the proposal development process by leading estimating efforts, enhancing profitability, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading financial strategy and analysis for new market expansions. Collaborate with executives to drive capital allocation decisions, manage forecasting cycles, and build financial...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and validating pricing and risk models for private-market assets, combining financial engineering with full-stack software development to enhance client-facing applicatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial excellence by delivering insightful analyses and reports for the Digital Products & Innovation division. Collaborate with management to enhance budgeting processes and support strategi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading financial planning and analysis efforts, driving strategic decision-making, and ensuring organizational sustainability through data-driven insights and collaborative pla...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $167K *

Drive the City’s financial strategy by overseeing accounting operations, budgeting, and reporting. Lead a dedicated finance team while collaborating with departments to achieve financial goals and ens...

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing corporate governance and compliance. Leverage your expertise in legal research, document management, and project coordination to support Board activities and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $113K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you manage configuration data, enforce standards, and support audits. Leverage your expertise in change management and product lifecycle tools to drive project...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$56K - $109K *

Unlock your potential as you drive financial analysis and budgeting initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance revenue strategies and optimize resource allocation in a dynamic e...

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

$112K - $196K *

Champion the development of data pipelines and dashboards in cloud environments, ensuring data quality and governance while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize solutions and enforce security p...

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

$72K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $190K *

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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.