Budget Analysts
On the Job
Budget Analysts examine budgets to make sure that they are complete, accurate, and conform to regulations. They analyze accounting or financial reports.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Gather financial records.
- Analyze budgetary or accounting data.
- Analyze business or financial data.
- Verify accuracy of financial information.
- Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
- Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
- Advise others on financial matters.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- Sitting.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Working with a group or team.
- Making decisions that impact co-workers or company results.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
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