Senior Financial Analyst: Consolidated Reporting & Strategy

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH seeks a Financial Analyst Principal to lead consolidated forecasting and variance analysis, shaping regulatory and business strategy. You will prepare forecasts with operating company input and craft compelling earnings stories for senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to communicate clearly across levels. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.
• 6+ years of work experience in the listed disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and formulate financial forecasts with operating company input.
• Perform monthly/quarterly variance reporting and analysis for forecasts.
• Identify customer rate changes and advise timing/amount.
• Track forecasts and develop earnings-driver stories for leadership.
• Evaluate strategic corporate opportunities and recommend actions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Assist management in training new analysts.

Skills

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

UI Financial Model

PeopleSoft

Business Objects

Job description

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH seeks a Financial Analyst Principal to lead consolidated forecasting and variance analysis, shaping regulatory and business strategy. You will prepare forecasts with operating company input and craft compelling earnings stories for senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to communicate clearly across levels. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.