Business Planning Supervisor

Indiana Michigan Power Company; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Michigan Power Company in Bridgman, MI, seeks a senior manager to lead the Business Planning and Budgeting team, directing long-range planning, cost analyses and capital project funding. You’ll supervise forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to align with the company’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities include developing site budgets, performing cost-benefit analyses, and recommending process improvements to optimize financial performance across the unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years' experience in budgeting or financial planning.
• Three years' experience in budgeting, cost analysis or business activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication; residence near the DC Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Business Planning and Budgeting team in budgeting and financial analysis.
• Support long-range planning, cost-benefit analysis, and project funding recommendations.
• Develop site budgets and manage monthly forecasting and financial reporting.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3 years' experience in financial leadership

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Posting End Date 09-14-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for business unit strategy development, long range planning and capital project approval process.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Supervise the activities of the Business Planning and Budgeting team serving as a resource for the Company in the area of business planning, financial analysis, cost analysis, etc.

Support long range planning, conduct cost benefit analysis and provide recommendations on the implementation of projects and capital improvements.

Support the development of the site budget and manage the monthly forecasting and financial reporting processes.

Analyze business unit performance measures in relation to company strategic performance measures.

Perform competitive cost analysis, compare business unit performance to industry and company projections and estimates, and recommend enhancements to business processes as they relate to improving the business environment.

Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards relevant to the area of assignment.

Supervise staff in forecasting, budgeting and establishing accounting for new projects to ensure accurate funding, in-service reporting and close-out of major capital projects.

Supervise staff to establish and monitor site budgets and accruals each month in coordination with project management, Accounts Payable, Operating Companies and Corporate Planning & Budgeting.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor's degree, or 3 years' experience leading financial or business activities, preferably in a regulated environment may be substituted.
• Work Experience: Three years' experience in budgeting, cost analysis or business-related activities preferred.
• Other Requirements: Professional verbal and written communication skills. Excellent Excel skills. Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today! #AEPCareers #LI-ONSITE #AEPIM

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: Compensation Range: $116,255.00 - $151,132.50

Physical Demand Level

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Company Commitment

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.