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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Unlock potential by leading financial operations and strategic planning for municipal resources. Drive compliance, enhance performance, and foster collaboration across departments to achieve organizat...

Cornwall, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$100K - $145K *

Optimize property governance for the V-22 Joint Program Office by ensuring compliance with FIAR regulations, managing resources effectively, and enhancing inventory management through proactive lifecy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial analysis and reporting, ensuring accurate month-end closes and reconciliations. Collaborate across departments to drive operational excellence and support executive decisi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving business transformation by leading process improvements and change management initiatives. Collaborate with leaders to enhance operational efficiency and ensure successful a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $123K *

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2 days ago

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

$100K - $110K *

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3 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Optimize financial reporting and analysis for a key defense contract, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in budget management. Collaborate with various agencies to resolve discrepancies and support prog...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion financial excellence by owning budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Develop a team of FP&A Business Partners and streamline operations to enhance financial planning reliability an...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $181K *

Reimagine data privacy solutions as you analyze and monitor systems for PII. Collaborate with teams to investigate breaches while developing data visualizations and informed strategies for incident re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Empower financial decision-making by analyzing data and delivering insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial processes and support strategic initiatives across multiple capabilitie...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $125K *

Partner with us to enhance financial performance through economic insights, forecasting, and automation. Collaborate with leaders to drive data-driven decisions and optimize resource allocation in a d...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock strategic insights as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial performance and process improvements across departments. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making and support grow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$71K - $107K *

Take ownership of financial reporting and planning at an enterprise level, enabling insightful analysis and strategic guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business performance an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$131K - $238K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial management processes by leading support for DoD initiatives, overseeing budget formulation, execution, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to standardize practices and ensure com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Drive strategic initiatives and executive reporting for Canada, supporting senior management and relationship teams. Oversee Salesforce governance, perform analyses, and enhance presentations to ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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

$85K - $95K *

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Florham Park, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in revenue management by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting, while enhancing accounting processes in a dynamic env...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of federal financial services by leveraging your Oracle Cloud EPM expertise and federal accounting knowledge to enhance budgeting solutions and support critical p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $110K *

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1 week ago

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

$108K - $162K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $275K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.