Financial Analyst: Forecasts, Analytics & Strategy

American Electric Power; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Financial Analyst Associate to assist in the preparation of financial forecasts, variance analyses, and regulatory filings. The role progresses across multiple grade levels from Associate to Sr with increasing requirements.

Responsibilities include forecasting with corporate models, variance reporting, and helping develop rate case data and testimony. The job emphasizes efficiency, data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.
• Experience: varies by level; Financial Analyst Associate requires no experience; Financial Analyst Sr requires 4+ years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in initiating and formulating financial forecasts, using corporate financial models.
• Aid in monthly/quarterly variance reporting and analysis for forecast improvements.
• Provide support in identifying rate relief and preparing pro forma rate case data/testimony.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and revenue enhancement.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Adaptability/Flexibility

Customer Focus

Planning/Organizing

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance/economics/business administration or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Business Objects

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Financial Analyst Associate to assist in the preparation of financial forecasts, variance analyses, and regulatory filings. The role progresses across multiple grade levels from Associate to Sr with increasing requirements.

Responsibilities include forecasting with corporate models, variance reporting, and helping develop rate case data and testimony. The job emphasizes efficiency, data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.