What You'll Do

  • Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
  • Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
  • Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
  • Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
  • Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
  • Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
  • Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits.
  • Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
  • Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
  • Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods.

Essential Skills

Mathematics 3.88/5
Critical Thinking 3.88/5
Reading Comprehension 3.75/5
Active Listening 3.75/5
Speaking 3.75/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.75/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.75/5
Management of Financial Resources 3.38/5
Active Learning 3.25/5
Writing 3.12/5
Monitoring 3.12/5
Systems Analysis 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Integrity, Cautiousness, Intellectual Curiosity

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 3.88/5
Written Comprehension 3.88/5
Oral Expression 3.88/5
Mathematical Reasoning 3.88/5
Number Facility 3.88/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.75/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.75/5
Information Ordering 3.75/5

Technologies & Tools

Accounting software Adaptive Planning Budget monitoring systems Budgeting, forecasting, and planning software Business Objects Data Integrator Business performance management BPM software Deltek Costpoint Email software Enterprise resource planning ERP software Everest Software Advanced Extensity MPC Financial reporting software FRx Software Microsoft Forecaster Fund accounting software Graphics software Human resources management system HRMS Hyperion Enterprise IBM Cognos Business Intelligence IBM Cognos Planning Lilly Software Associates VISUAL Enterprise

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 5.0/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.77/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.57/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.45/5)
  • Intellectual Curiosity (High importance: 4.34/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Budget Administrator (Budget Admin) Budget Analyst Budget and Policy Analyst Budget Coordinator Budget Engineer Budget Examiner Budget Management Analyst Budget Officer Budget Planning Analyst Budget Specialist Cost Accountant Cost Analyst Financial Management Analyst Financial Services Officer Fiscal Agent Fiscal Analyst Fiscal Budget Analyst Fiscal Officer Program Analyst Program Budget Analyst Staff Services Analyst

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