Financial Analyst Principal - Scenario Modeling

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Financial Analyst Principal to build forecasts, analyze variances, and model scenarios that inform strategy across the business. The role involves consolidating results and preparing executive-level insights for leadership and the Board.

You’ll lead strategic evaluations, identify opportunities to improve margins, and collaborate across finance, accounting, regulation, and operating segments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or engineering.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience in finance or analytics.
• Ability to coordinate across finance, regulatory, and operating company teams.
• Familiarity with AEP accounting practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop forecasts and variance analyses with scenario modeling.
• Prepare reports for executives and the Board of Directors.
• Evaluate strategic opportunities including acquisitions/divestitures.
• Identify cost savings and revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Communicate insights clearly to senior leadership.
• Assist in training new analysts.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Relationship building

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Business Objects

Job description

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst Principal prepares financial forecasts and variance analyses with a focus on scenario modeling. Additional duties include analyzing and making recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy as well as ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Initiate and formulate financial forecasts, in conjunction with operating company/business segment 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 on a consolidated or segment level 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.
• Prepare and make reports to executive management and Board of Directors as assigned or required.
• Develop special strategic evaluations of corporate business opportunities including but not limited to evaluating acquisition and divestiture opportunities and make recommendations based upon the results of the evaluations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with senior level management on matters of strategic opportunities and/or regulatory strategy where applicable.
• 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: This position requires extensive coordination with corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting/tax, commercial operations, generation and transmission, regulatory, requiring the incumbent to work across functional boundaries and operating companies. Familiarity with AEP accounting desired.
• 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 Data

• Compensation Grade: SP20-008
• Compensation Range: $98,993.00 - $128,688.00

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 Culture and Vision

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.