Financial Analyst Prin - Staff

American Electric Power • New Albany, OH • 1d ago

Job Posting End Date

08-18-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

In this role you'll prepare financial forecasts, variance analyses, regulatory filings, and ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities. You'll also analyze and make recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy.

Job Description

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

What You'll Do:

Initiate and formulate financial forecasts, in conjunction with operating company personnel, using corporate financial models including the identification of significant strategic issues and alternative and/or contingency plans.

Perform monthly/quarterly variance reporting and analysis of budget vs. actual results and actual vs. prior year results for the primary purpose of improving future forecasts. This analysis will also aid operating companies in understanding their financial results and assist Financial Reporting in SEC reporting.

Identify needed rate relief and make recommendations for the timing and amount. Develop and prepare pro forma rate case data and testimony. Assist witness in testimony preparation. Serve as witness in certain fuel or tracker proceedings, as required.

Develop special strategic evaluations of corporate business opportunities and assist in making recommendations based upon the results of the evaluations.

Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and revenue enhancement.

Assist management in training new analysts.

Note: This position is posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills.

What We're Looking For:

Financial Analyst Prin (Grade 08) $96,110 - $124,940

Education requirements are listed below:

Bachelor's Degree, preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

Six (6) or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement.

Other:

A successful candidate will exhibit the following qualities/skills:

Presentation Skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, UI Financial Model, PeopleSoft, and Business Objects.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and comfortably with all levels of the organization.

Strategic Thinking.

Relationship building.

Teamwork.

Adaptability/Flexibility.

Customer Focus.

Planning/Organizing Skills.

Financial Analyst Staff (Grade 9) $112,886 - $146,730)

Education requirements are listed below:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering required.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

Eight (8) or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement.

Familiarity with AEP accounting preferred

MBA, CPA, CMA, CIA, PE, CFP or other professional certification preferred

Other:

This position requires extensive coordination with corporate finance, corporate planning & budgeting, accounting/tax, commercial operations, generation and transmission, regulatory, requiring the incumbent to work across functional boundaries and operating companies.

A successful candidate will exhibit the following qualities/skills:

Effective Leadership Skills; Presentation Skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office, UI Financial Model Programming, PeopleSoft, and Business Objects

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and comfortably with all levels of the organization; Strategic Thinking; Relationship building; Teamwork

Adaptability/Flexibility; Customer Focus

Planning/Organizing Skills

What You'll Get:

$96,110 - $146,730

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (On-Site)

$96,110K - $146,730K / Year

LI-Onsite

AEPCareers

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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