Strategic Finance Lead – Forecasting & Growth

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Financial Analyst Sr Staff to lead dynamic financial forecasts and ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities while developing staff and presenting to executives.

The role requires 10+ years of related experience, a Bachelor's in Business/Accounting/Finance/Engineering, and professional certifications are preferred. Salary range and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering required.
• 10+ years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned including managerial experience.
• MBA, CFA, CPA, CMA, CIA, PE, CFP or other professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, formulate and develop assumptions for financial forecasts, in conjunction with operating company/business segment personnel, using corporate financial models including the identification of significant strategic issues and alternative and/or contingency plans.
• Review monthly/quarterly variance reporting and analysis of budget vs. actual results and actual vs. prior year results on a consolidated or segment level performed by others for the primary purpose of improving future forecasts.
• Develop/manage staff where applicable and serve as an example/advisor/mentor to departmental analysts.
• Prepare and make reports to executive management and Board of Directors as assigned or required.
• Develop special strategic evaluations of corporate business opportunities including evaluating acquisition and divestiture opportunities and make recommendations based upon the results of the evaluations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with senior level management on matters of strategic opportunities and/or regulatory strategy where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Presentation

Microsoft Office

UI Financial Model Programming

PeopleSoft

Business Objects

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

UI Financial Model Programming

PeopleSoft

Business Object

Job description

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Financial Analyst Sr Staff to lead dynamic financial forecasts and ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities while developing staff and presenting to executives.

The role requires 10+ years of related experience, a Bachelor's in Business/Accounting/Finance/Engineering, and professional certifications are preferred. Salary range and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.