Financial Analyst Sr

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst Sr to join their team in Columbus. This role involves preparing financial forecasts, conducting variance analyses, and making strategic recommendations that shape the company's business strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in finance or related fields and have several years of relevant experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values strategic insights and fosters professional growth. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts and variance analyses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
• Assist in developing strategic evaluations of business opportunities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Business Objects

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Adaptability/Flexibility

Customer Focus

Planning/Organizing Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Job Posting End Date

05-08-2025

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

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst Sr will prepare financial forecasts, variance analyses, regulatory filings, and ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities, as well as analyze and make recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 rate relief and make recommendations for the timing and amount. Develop and prepare pro forma rate case data and testimony. Assist witness in testimony preparation.
• Assist in developing 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.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience Requirement: In addition to the education required, the successful candidate must have four (4) or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement.

Other:

• This role is designated at on-site.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary
  
  
  
  

A successful candidate must exhibit the following qualities/skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft and Business Objects;
• 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.
  
  
  
  

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

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.

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Utilities

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