Job Posting End Date
07-25-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Prepare financial forecasts, variance analyses, regulatory filings, and ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities. Analyze and make recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy.
Job Description

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.
• Assist in developing 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.

What we’re looking for:
Financial Analyst Senior SG7

Education:

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

Experience:

• Four (4) or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement.

Financial Analyst Principal SG8

Education:

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

Experience:

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

In addition:

• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, 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 and Planning/Organizing Skills.

Where you’ll work:

• All roles are on site effective June 1,2025.
• This role will sit in Columbus, Ohio in the AEP headquarters, downtown.

What you’ll get:
Financial Analyst Senior SG7($85,081-106,353)
Financial Analyst Principal SG8($96,110-124,940)
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.
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:

• 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.
• Assist in developing 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