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How much do budget planning manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for budget planning manager in the United States is $97,497.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Budget Planning Manager vs Financial Analyst?

AspectBudget Planning ManagerFinancial Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; often certifications like CPA or CMABachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related; certifications like CFA are common
Work EnvironmentCorporate finance departments, planning teams, strategic unitsInvestment firms, corporate finance, consulting
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, government agencies, and organizations with budgeting needsUsed across finance sectors, including banking, investment, and corporate finance

The Budget Planning Manager focuses on developing and overseeing organizational budgets, ensuring financial goals are met. In contrast, a Financial Analyst analyzes financial data to support decision-making. While both roles require finance-related credentials and work in similar environments, their core responsibilities differ: planning versus analysis.

What is the role of a budget planning manager?

A budget planning manager is responsible for developing, analyzing, and overseeing an organization's financial plans and budgets. They collaborate with departments to ensure financial goals are met, monitor expenditures, and use financial software to prepare reports. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial principles are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Budget Planning Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,497 per year, or $46.9 per hour.

Director of Budget Planning and Analysis

Iowa City, IA • Hybrid

The University Of Iowa
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees

Full-time

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Job description

This position is responsible for the development and administration of all aspects of the University's annual operating budget and multiyear financial plan; coordination and refinement of the University's budget model; continual analyses and reporting of budgettoactual results; maintenance of related policies and procedures; implementation and maintenance of budget and other related systems; training of budget users; and analytical leadership in coordinating activities for the University Budget Office.  Specific job duties and tasks include:

         Financial oversight and budgeting (Provide leadership in the analysis and preparation of University annual operating budgets, forecasts, and longrange financial plans in collaboration with senior management and university business officers; Identify, analyze and resolve problems by recognizing patterns, trends or missing pieces of information; Review and prepare budget requests, preliminary information and final budgets for submission to the Board of Regents; Prepare required financial reports and information for the Board Office; Oversee the analytical components of the University's budget model and contribute to related policies and procedures; Serve as the lead analytical resource for assigned budget units; and Represent the University Budget Office on standing and adhoc committees as requested.)

         Financial reporting (Provide analytical direction and coordinate efforts with functional and technical staff to maintain and enhance systems and other tools utilized for budget development, forecasting and reporting; Create budget reports and forecasts using the budget system and/or other specialized software products; Develop budget and financial reports, and prepare various financial analyses.)

         Financial analysis and planning (Work collaboratively with university collegiate and administrative units to lead analytical activities that support coordination of the university budget, longrange budget planning, policy development, and reporting; Analyze data from the Planning & Budget System (Oracle PBCS), General Ledger (PeopleSoft), Student Information System (MAUI), and/or other systems used in the development of university budgets.)

         Compliance with policies, regulations and laws, and operational oversight (Ensure adherence to all State of Iowa, Board of Regents and university requirements and methodologies governing university budget development, monitoring and reporting; Provide leadership in updating budget policies, procedures, internal budgetary controls, and reporting mechanisms.)

         Transaction processing (Process journal entries related to the General Education Fund yearend closeout, recurring and nonrecurring budget adjustments, and other miscellaneous ad hoc requests, as needed; Review and validate workflow transactions for university general commitments.)

         Leadership and training (Coordinate and provide daytoday functional guidance for the Budget Office; Participate in establishing and prioritizing short and longrange goals and objectives for the unit; Provide administrative oversight to employees, including participating in interviewing, selection recommendations, onboarding, training, performance feedback, and making recommendations regarding salary administration, promotions, and disciplinary actions, as appropriate.)

A hybrid/remote work schedule is permitted as long as the incumbent will work within the state of Iowa and is able to come to campus as needed.  Hybrid/remote schedules must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Position Requirements:

         Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

         Minimum 84 months (7 years) of progressive experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or financial analysis

         Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a high-performing and collaborative team

         Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and experience presenting to large groups and providing training

         Demonstrated extensive proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint)

         Demonstrated ability to foster a welcoming and respectful environment and work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
Position details:
  • Hybrid within Iowa: A hybrid/remote work schedule is permitted as long as the incumbent will work within the state of Iowa and is able to come to campus as needed.  Hybrid/remote schedules must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
  • Job openings are posted for a minimum of 30 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 
  • For additional questions, please contact Jessica Voelker (jessica-voelker@uiowa.edu).
Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Budget/Financial Officer
  • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa
Compensation
  • Pay Level: 7A
  • Starting Salary Minimum: Commensurate
Contact Information
  • Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
  • Contact Name: Jessica Voelker
  • Contact Email: jessica-voelker@uiowa.edu

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