Analyst, FP&A

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

Job summary

AES Corporation in Indianapolis is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytical activities. The role partners with business leaders to provide insights and drive strategic decision-making through accurate financial analysis and modeling.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of FP&A experience, strong Excel modeling skills, and familiarity with SAP, BPC, or Anaplan. A GAAP background and experience in energy or infrastructure are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• 1–2 years of FP&A, budgeting, or financial analysis experience is preferred.
• Experience preparing investor- or lender-facing deliverables is a plus.
• Solid understanding of GAAP across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.

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 drivers and risks.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support planning and decision-making.
• Analyze operating expenses, capital expenditures, revenue, and cash flow trends.
• Support management reporting by preparing presentations, dashboards, and summaries.
• Partner with operational teams to understand drivers and improve forecast accuracy.
• Assist in strategic business case development, investment analyses, and scenario modeling.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support regulatory filings, planning processes, and special projects as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

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. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. 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 responsabilities

• 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.

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.

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future.

Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.

Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers