Analyst, FP&A

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is a leading energy company seeking an FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and modeling. The role partners with business leaders to provide insights, evaluate performance, and drive disciplined financial decision making. Fluency in English is required.

The position emphasizes delivering accurate analyses, robust financial models, and actionable recommendations, with opportunities to influence strategic initiatives in a dynamic energy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 1–2 years FP&A or related financial analysis experience (nice to have)
• Experience in investor- or lender-facing deliverables (nice to have)
• Solid GAAP knowledge
• Energy/infrastructure sector exposure (nice to have)
• Fluent in English (required)

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans.
• Perform variance analysis vs. budget and forecast.
• Develop financial models to support planning and decision-making.
• Analyze operating expenses, capex, revenue, and cash flow trends.
• Support management reporting with dashboards and summaries.
• Collaborate with teams to improve forecast accuracy.
• Assist in business cases, investment analyses, and scenario modeling.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Support regulatory filings and special projects.
• Contribute to process improvements in reporting and controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel modeling

SAP

BPC

Anaplan

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.
AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.
We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytical activities. This role partners with business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, evaluate business performance, and support strategic decision-making through accurate financial analysis and modeling. The position plays a key role in driving financial discipline, improving forecast accuracy, and identifying opportunities to enhance business performance.
Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly and annual forecasts, budgets, and long-term financial plans.
• Perform variance analysis between actual results, budget, and forecast, identifying key business drivers and risks.
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting business planning and decision-making.
• Analyze operating expenses, capital expenditures, revenue, and cash flow trends.
• Support management reporting by preparing presentations, dashboards, and financial performance summaries.
• Partner with operational and functional teams to understand business drivers and improve forecast accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of strategic business cases, investment analyses, and scenario modeling.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Support regulatory filings, financial planning processes, and special projects as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 1 or 2 years of experience in FP&A, project finance, or a related financial analysis role (nice to have)
• Demonstrated experience preparing investor- or lender-facing financial deliverables (nice to have)
• Financial modeling skills in Excel; experience with SAP, BPC, Anaplan, or comparable planning tools (nice to have)
• Solid grounding in GAAP across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement (nice to have)
• Experience in the energy, infrastructure, or real assets sector (nice to have)
• Familiarity with project finance structures, joint ventures, or bond/lender reporting a strong plus
• Fluent in English (required)

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.