Senior Financial Analyst & Strategy Manager

American Electric Power; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH seeks an experienced FP&A professional to lead forecasts, variance analyses, and regulatory filings while exploring strategic opportunities.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with operating companies, and contribute to executive-level reports. The role emphasizes financial modeling, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership within a large utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering required.
• 8 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

• Forecast and analyze financial forecasts and strategic opportunities with operating company personnel.
• Perform monthly/quarterly variance analysis of budget vs. actual results and year-over-year results.
• Assist in understanding financial results and SEC reporting for operating companies.
• Develop pro forma rate case data and testimony; assist in witness preparation.
• Mentor and develop staff; provide guidance to analysts.

Skills

Leadership

Presentation

Microsoft Office

UI Financial Model Programming

PeopleSoft

Business Objects

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Education

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

MBA or professional certification (MBA, CPA, CMA, CIA, PE, CFP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Business Objects

Job description

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH seeks an experienced FP&A professional to lead forecasts, variance analyses, and regulatory filings while exploring strategic opportunities.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with operating companies, and contribute to executive-level reports. The role emphasizes financial modeling, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership within a large utility environment.