Senior Financial Analyst - Consolidated Reporting & Strategy

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

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.