Business Planning Supervisor

American Electric Power; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

American Electric Power in Bridgman, MI, is seeking a leader to oversee business unit strategy development, long-range planning and the capital project approval process.

In this role you will supervise the Business Planning and Budgeting team, support cost-benefit analyses, develop site budgets, manage monthly forecasting and reporting, and ensure alignment with company performance measures and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years’ experience leading financial or business activities, preferably in a regulated environment may be substituted.
• Three years’ experience in budgeting, cost analysis or business-related activities preferred.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3 years’ experience in finance/business

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!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: 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.

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.