American Electric Power

Financial Analyst Principal

LocationColumbus, OH
Job Typefull_time
Salary$112,869-$146,730

About This Job

Job Posting End Date

07-06-2025

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

Job Summary

Prepare financial forecasts, variance analyses, and ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities. Analyze and make recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy.

Job Description What You’ll Do:

AEP is seeking talented and motivated Financial Analyst Principal to become an integral part of our Corporate Planning and Budgeting team.

Financial Forecasting: Collaborate with others throughout the company to create financial forecasts, identify key strategic issues, and develop contingency plans using corporate financial models.

Variance Analysis: Conduct monthly and quarterly analyses of budget vs. actual results and year-over-year performance to enhance future forecasts and support operational understanding and investor reports.
Reporting: Prepare and present reports to business leaders throughout the company including AEP executive management and operating company leadership.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement strategies for improving processes, reducing costs, and enhancing revenue.
Coordination: Extensive collaboration with corporate finance, planning & budgeting, accounting/tax, commercial operations, generation, transmission, and regulatory functions, requiring cross-functional teamwork across operating companies.
Staff Development: Mentor and guide departmental analysts, fostering their professional growth.

What We’re Looking For: Education Requirements

: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering required.

Experience Requirement:

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

Other Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with AEP accounting practices is preferred. MBA, CPA, CMA, CIA, PE, CFP, or other professional certifications.
Leadership: Strong leadership abilities.
Presentation Skills: Effective in delivering presentations.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office, UI Financial Model experience preferred.
Communication: Clear and concise communicator at all organizational levels.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically.
Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills.
Teamwork: Collaborative mindset.
Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to change.
Customer Focus: Commitment to customer service.
Planning and Organizing: Strong organizational skills.

Where You’ll Work

On-Site at 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH

What You’ll Get:

$112,869 - $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.

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!

Compensation Data Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00-146,730.50 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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