Budget Analysts

A Budget Analyst develops the overall annual budget for a company or organization. Evaluates budget proposals, prepares information for government officials or company executives to inform funding decisions; monitors spending and analyses differences between budget and actual spending. May evaluate programs or provide policy analysis.

About this Career

Average Salary

£42,437

New workers start at around £19,707. Normal pay is £42,437 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £71,579

Annual Openings

273

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Identifies and attracts new clients by arranging visits and explaining the benefits of financial products.
  • Keeps up to date with financial products, legislation and requirements for compliance with the relevant regulatory authority.
  • Prepares summary reports of findings for fund managers.
  • Monitors information on the socio-economic environment and interprets the implications of such information for their clients.
  • Advises on the relative merits of pension schemes, insurance policies and mortgages that best meet the needs of clients given their personal circumstances.
  • Analyses the financial position of clients, considering outgoings, dependants and commitments.
  • Predicts the likely long- and short-term future performance of securities and other financial products and advises upon what will be an appropriate investment for their clients.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Active Listening 78%
Critical Thinking 75%
Speaking 75%
Active Learning 73%
Mathematics 70%
Reading Comprehension 70%
Writing 68%
Monitoring 67%
Learning Strategies 64%
Science 13%