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$64K/yr

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How much do budget consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for budget consultant in the United States is $27.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $40.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a budget consultant do?

A Budget Consultant helps organizations or individuals develop, manage, and optimize their financial plans and budgets. They analyze financial data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend strategies for efficient resource allocation. Budget Consultants may also assist with forecasting, financial reporting, and ensuring that spending aligns with organizational goals or personal financial objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a budget consultant?

To thrive as a Budget Consultant, you need strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and a solid understanding of budgeting principles, usually supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with budgeting software, spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting systems is typically required, and certifications such as CPA or CMA can be advantageous. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities help in translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations for clients. These skills are crucial to ensure accurate financial planning, effective resource allocation, and strategic decision-making for organizations.

What are some common challenges budget consultants face when working with diverse organizations?

Budget Consultants often work with clients from a range of industries and organizational sizes, which can present challenges such as aligning different financial priorities, navigating varying levels of financial literacy among stakeholders, and adapting to unique organizational cultures. Successful consultants need to communicate complex budgetary concepts clearly, build trust quickly, and tailor their strategies to fit each client's specific needs. Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring clients achieve sustainable financial outcomes.

What is the difference between Budget Consultant vs Financial Analyst?

AspectBudget ConsultantFinancial Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; certifications like CPA or CFA are common but not mandatoryUsually requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics; CFA certification is often preferred
Work EnvironmentWorks with clients or internal teams to develop budgets, financial plans, and cost controls, often in consulting or corporate settingsAnalyzes financial data, prepares reports, and forecasts to support investment or business decisions, mainly in corporate or investment firms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by consulting firms, corporations, government agencies for budgeting projectsEmployed by corporations, banks, investment firms for financial analysis and planning

While both roles involve financial analysis, a Budget Consultant primarily focuses on creating and managing budgets for organizations or clients, whereas a Financial Analyst concentrates on analyzing financial data to guide investment and business decisions. The roles often overlap in skills and credentials but differ in their core responsibilities and work environments.

How do you become a budget consultant?

To become a budget consultant, typically one needs a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level finance roles and obtaining relevant certifications like the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) can also enhance prospects.
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Infographic showing various Budget Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,723 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Sr. Consultant, Budget Analysis

Lincoln Financial

Papillion, NE • Hybrid

$109K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

235th of 315 rated insurance


Job description

Alternate Locations: Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

 Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 76352

The Role at a Glance

As a Sr. Consultant, Budget Analysis, you will be a key member of the Budgeting and Expense Management team, supporting enterprise and business unit expenses. You will prepare, analyze, and communicate budgeted, forecasted, and actual financial results for your assigned areas, providing senior leadership with clear financial insights to inform decision-making. This role partners closely with business leaders and Finance, offers high visibility across the organization, and plays a critical role in ensuring transparency, accuracy, and adherence to financial guidelines.

What you'll be doing
  • Lead budget management for assigned areas, including budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, reporting, and advanced analytics tied to business activity and initiatives.
  • Prepare, analyze, and clearly communicate monthly financial results, including expense trends, variance explanations, accruals, and headcount forecasts.
  • Advise senior leaders on budget development, financial planning, and stewardship of expenditures in alignment with business objectives and corporate guidelines.
  • Develop detailed financial analyses and reports that translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for business owners and leadership.
  • Collaborate closely with internal Finance partners and business stakeholders to ensure accurate budget allocation, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Monitor and analyze expenses on a monthly basis to identify complex trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize spend and deliver on savings commitments.
  • Partner with stakeholders to develop monthly forecast updates and advise on opportunities to leverage spend for optimal business outcomes.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and strategic financial guidance on complex assignments, projects, and enterprise initiatives.
  • Develop metrics and cost-benefit analyses to measure performance, track outcomes, and support decision-making for key initiatives.
  • Identify, plan, and implement process improvements that enhance budget management efficiency, quality, and transparency across the team and business.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging trends, tools, and best practices in budgeting, expense management, and analytics, and incorporate them into current and future solutions.
  • Positively influence and support change management and enterprise initiatives through strong partnership, communication, and thought leadership.
What we're looking for

Must-Haves:

  • 5-7+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis directly aligned with budget analysis, forecasting, and expense management.
  • Bachelor's degree (or 4 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree).
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to present financial information clearly and confidently.
  • Confident, effective communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to influence at all levels of management.
  • Proven relationship management skills with internal clients, including senior leaders, peers, and cross-functional partners.
  • Ability to apply financial and mathematical concepts such as variances, averages, ratios, statistics, and modeling to practical business solutions.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience with Tableau and/or Power BI.
  • Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to build dashboards, analyze trends, and generate insights.
  • Background supporting enterprise-level or multi-business-line expense management initiatives.
Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through 9/15/26 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What's it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

What's in it for you:

  • Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

  • Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

  • PTO/parental leave

  • Competitive 401K and employee benefits

  • Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

  • Tuition assistance program

  • Work arrangements that work for you

  • Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $94,875 - $151,800 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees.  In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.  Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. 

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach. 

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. 

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. For the latest company news, visit our newsroom. 

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview.  Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln's Political Contribution Policy.  An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln's current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling (866) 922-6543.

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Lincoln Financial Group, a Fortune 200 company with over 10,000 employees, provides advice and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence. Our core business areas - Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement Plan Services and Group Protection - focus on supporting, preserving and enhancing over 17 million customer's lifestyles and retirement outcomes. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $324 billion in end-of-period account values as of June 30, 2021. Ranked one of the Best Large Employers in America and Best Employers for Women by Forbes magazine as well as one of Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies, Lincoln Financial Group makes a serious investment in our employees' futures through a broad range of wealth accumulation and protection plans, health and wellness programs, and career development resources designed to help each individual reach their personal and professional goals.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Radnor, PA, US

Year founded

1905