Principal Financial Analyst — Nuclear Development

American Electric Power Co.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH seeks a Financial Analyst Principal/Staff to forecast, report variances, and analyze strategic opportunities. You will lead/mentor analysts, prepare executive reports, and evaluate corporate opportunities with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes interaction with finance, planning, regulatory, and operating segments, driving improvements in forecasting accuracy and strategic decision support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.
• Six (6) or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, CIA, PE, CFP or other professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, formulate and develop assumptions for financial forecasts with operating personnel.
• Perform monthly/quarterly variance reporting and analysis of budget vs. actual results.
• Develop and manage staff where applicable and mentor analysts.
• Prepare reports to executive management and Board of Directors as required.
• Evaluate strategic corporate opportunities including acquisitions/divestitures.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Microsoft Office

Communication

Presentations

PeopleSoft

Business Objects

UI Financial Model Programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business or Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

UI Financial Model Programming

PeopleSoft

Business Objects

Job description

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH seeks a Financial Analyst Principal/Staff to forecast, report variances, and analyze strategic opportunities. You will lead/mentor analysts, prepare executive reports, and evaluate corporate opportunities with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes interaction with finance, planning, regulatory, and operating segments, driving improvements in forecasting accuracy and strategic decision support.