Budget Analyst Associate: Forecasting & Insight Leader

Indiana Michigan Power Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Budget Analyst to support planning, budgeting, and analysis for O&M and Capital expenditures. You will prepare forecasts, variance analyses, and ad-hoc reports to inform decisions across operations, capital projects, and regulatory responses.

The role requires cross-functional coordination with corporate finance, planning, and operating units, with opportunities across multiple grade levels and advancement paths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Engineering is required.
• Prior experience in a functional Business Unit is preferred.
• Knowledge of UI Budgets, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, and Business Objects reporting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and budgeting for O&M and Capital resources, including long-range forecasts and budgets.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance reports.
• Produce ad-hoc analyses to support operational decisions.
• Coordinate with finance and planning to ensure policy compliance and efficiency.
• Assist in development of standardized budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Respond to regulatory and data requests as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability/Flexibility

Client Focus

Creativity

Planning/Organizing

Understanding the Business and Compet|

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

UI Budgets

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Business Objects

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Budget Analyst to support planning, budgeting, and analysis for O&M and Capital expenditures. You will prepare forecasts, variance analyses, and ad-hoc reports to inform decisions across operations, capital projects, and regulatory responses.

The role requires cross-functional coordination with corporate finance, planning, and operating units, with opportunities across multiple grade levels and advancement paths.