Budget & Forecasting Analyst (O&M & Capex)

American Electric Power; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist with O&M and capital budgeting, reprojections, variance reporting, and related planning activities. The role involves supporting budgeting applications, billing allocations, and ad-hoc analyses for multiple operating units and corporate groups.

The position emphasizes collaboration across finance, planning, regulatory, and engineering domains, with opportunities for growth across grade levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of relevant experience for Grade 6; no experience for Grade 4.
• Experience coordinating with multiple functional areas and understanding budgeting practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support O&M and Capital budgeting, reprojections, variance and ad-hoc reporting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance reports.
• Assist in planning, budgeting and reporting applications and billing/allocation processes.
• Develop and improve budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and improvement requisitions processes.
• Respond to regulatory and data requests as needed.

Skills

PowerBi

Excel

Data Reporting

Variance Analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Client Focus

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering

Associates degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Business Objects

Chartfields

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist with O&M and capital budgeting, reprojections, variance reporting, and related planning activities. The role involves supporting budgeting applications, billing allocations, and ad-hoc analyses for multiple operating units and corporate groups.

The position emphasizes collaboration across finance, planning, regulatory, and engineering domains, with opportunities for growth across grade levels.