Financial Analyst Principal - Consolidated Reporting & Analysis

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Financial Analyst Principal to lead forecasts, variance analyses, and strategic evaluations for consolidated reporting. You will collaborate with operating company personnel and senior leadership to develop compelling earnings narratives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with corporate financial models, and the ability to communicate clearly across levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or engineering.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts with corporate models, identifying strategic issues and contingencies.
• Perform monthly/quarterly variance analysis of budget vs. actual and actual vs. prior year.
• Support SEC reporting and provide insights to management.
• Identify needed customer rate changes and timing; track forecasts for subsidiaries and consolidated results.
• Develop strategic evaluations of corporate opportunities and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Assist management in training new analysts.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Microsoft Office

UI Financial Model

PeopleSoft

Business Objects

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Job Posting End Date11-07-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryThe Financial Analyst Principal prepares financial forecasts and variance analyses with a focus on consolidated reporting. Additional duties include analyzing and making recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy as well as ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:Initiate and formulate financial forecasts, in conjunction with operating company personnel, using corporate financial models including the identification of significant strategic issues and alternative and/or contingency plans.Perform monthly/quarterly variance reporting and analysis of budget vs. actual results and actual vs. prior year results for the primary purpose of improving future forecasts. This analysis will also aid operating companies in understanding their financial results and assist Financial Reporting in SEC reporting.Identify needed customer rate changes and make recommendations for the timing and amount.Track and evaluate operating company, segment, and consolidated forecasts including the compilation of intra-year estimates. Develop and articulate compelling stories supporting key earnings drivers for senior management and the board of directors.Develop special strategic evaluations of corporate business opportunities and assist in making recommendations based upon the results of the evaluations.Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and revenue enhancement.Assist management in training new analysts.What We're Looking For:Education requirements are listed below:Bachelor's Degree, preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.Work Experience requirement listed below:6 or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement.Other:A successful candidate will exhibit the following qualities/skills:Presentation Skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office, UI Financial Model, PeopleSoft, and Business Objects.Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and comfortably with all levels of the organization.Strategic Thinking.Relationship building.Teamwork.What You’ll Get:In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-008Compensation Range:$98,993.00 - $128,688.00The 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.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.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.