Financial Analyst Senior

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Financial Controls professional in Ohio to prepare variance analyses and perform vendor contract financial reviews. You will work closely with internal groups and external vendors, verifying rates, taxes, and contract items, while identifying cost savings opportunities and process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in Office, PeopleSoft, Maximo, and analytics tools such as PowerBI/SQL/Workiva.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform vendor contract financial reviews: verify rates, billing periods, quantities, taxes, discounts, holdbacks / retainage and contract line items against Master Contracts, Change Orders and Purchase Orders.
• Perform complex reviews with minimal supervision.
• Analyze and provide recommendations regarding Financial Controls financial review processes.
• Ability to work across all areas of AEP and with external vendors collaboratively.
• Provide regular report outs to management and team to better understand processes.
• Assist in back up duties for various areas of Financial Controls such as, but not limited to, SOX reporting and UVL processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and revenue enhancement.

Skills

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Maximo

COGNOS

PowerBI

SQL

Workiva

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAA

PowerBI

SQL

Workiva

Job description

Job Posting End Date

11-06-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Prepare variance analyses, vendor financial contract reviews, training, and ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities. Seeks out new opportunities and areas of learning which increase value to the organization. The best fit for this role will enjoy an office environment, working collaboratively across many internal groups and with external vendors.

Job Description

What You Will Do:

• Plan and perform vendor contract financial reviews: verify rates, billing periods, quantities, taxes, discounts, holdbacks / retainage and contract line items against Master Contracts, Change Orders and Purchase Orders.
• Perform complex reviews with minimal supervision.
• Analyze and provide recommendations regarding Financial Controls financial review processes.
• Ability to work across all areas of AEP and with external vendors collaboratively.
• Provide regular report outs to management and team to better understand processes.
• Assist in back up duties for various areas of Financial Controls such as, but not limited to, SOX reporting and UVL processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and revenue enhancement.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.

Experience:

• Four (4) or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement.

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Maximo and COGNOS;
• Familiarity with contract language and Procurement policies a must;
• Exposure to CAA, PowerBI, SQL, and Workiva a plus;
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and comfortably with all levels of the organization; Strategic Thinking; Relationship building; Teamwork; Adaptability/Flexibility; Customer Focus; Planning/Organizing Skills.

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:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $109,543.00

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.

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.