Senior Financial Analyst – Consolidated Reporting & Strategy

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Financial Analyst Principal to prepare forecasts and variance analyses with a focus on consolidated reporting. Additional duties include analyzing and making recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy as well as ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree; 6+ years of experience; must have strong presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, UI Financial Model, PeopleSoft, and Business Objects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; 6+ years of experience in finance/analyst roles.
• Strong presentation and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, financial models, and business intelligence tools.
• Strategic thinking, relationship building and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts and variance analyses for consolidated reporting.
• Conduct monthly/quarterly variance analyses and budgeting vs actual reviews.
• Support SEC reporting and provide insights for strategic opportunities.
• Identify rate changes and track forecasts for operating companies and segments.
• Develop stories on earnings drivers for senior management and board.
• Evaluate corporate opportunities and suggest data-driven recommendations.
• Identify cost savings and revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Assist training of junior analysts.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Majors: accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

UI Financial Model

PeopleSoft

Business Objects

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Financial Analyst Principal to prepare forecasts and variance analyses with a focus on consolidated reporting. Additional duties include analyzing and making recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy as well as ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree; 6+ years of experience; must have strong presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, UI Financial Model, PeopleSoft, and Business Objects.