Finance Strategy & Transformation Lead

American Electric Power Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

401(k) Match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is seeking a Finance Strategic Initiatives Senior/Principal to shape high-impact finance and accounting programs. You will partner with IT and business leaders to modernize financial applications and manage implementation of new solutions.

Lead multiple high-priority projects, drive process improvements using data and technology, and deliver measurable efficiency gains. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• 3+ years post-grad experience in finance/transformations or accounting for Senior.
• 4+ years post-grad experience in finance/transformations or accounting for Principal.
• Experience using data analytics to inform decisions.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Familiarity with finance systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-priority finance and accounting initiatives that improve how the organization works and makes decisions.
• Drive process improvement efforts that use data, technology, and thoughtful design to create measurable efficiency gains.
• Serve as strategic partner to finance, accounting, controls, IT, and business partners to move important projects from idea to execution.
• Provide project leadership across multiple concurrent initiatives, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining focus on execution, governance, and results.
• Develop and execute change management and stakeholder engagement plans that support successful adoption of new processes and tools.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, Accounting, and business teams to create alignment and momentum.
• Provide thoughtful analysis and actionable recommendations to leadership, business partners, and project teams on complex financial and operational matters.
• Prepare, review, and improve internal management reporting to help leaders make informed decisions using accurate financial data.
• Identify risks, assess business impacts, and communicate insights clearly to project teams and leadership.
• Translate business needs into requirements, drive effective solutions, and facilitate productive conversations between business and technical teams.

Skills

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project coordination

Agile and waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

PeopleSoft

Job description

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is seeking a Finance Strategic Initiatives Senior/Principal to shape high-impact finance and accounting programs. You will partner with IT and business leaders to modernize financial applications and manage implementation of new solutions.

Lead multiple high-priority projects, drive process improvements using data and technology, and deliver measurable efficiency gains. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.