Job Posting End Date
09-14-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for business unit strategy development, long range planning and capital project approval process.Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Supervise the activities of the Business Planning and Budgeting team serving as a resource for the Company in the area of business planning, financial analysis, cost analysis, etc.
- Support long range planning, conduct cost benefit analysis and provide recommendations on the implementation of projects and capital improvements.
- Support the development of the site budget and manage the monthly forecasting and financial reporting processes.
- Analyze business unit performance measures in relation to company strategic performance measures.
- Perform competitive cost analysis, compare business unit performance to industry and company projections and estimates, and recommend enhancements to business processes as they relate to improving the business environment.
- Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards relevant to the area of assignment.
- Supervise staff in forecasting, budgeting and establishing accounting for new projects to ensure accurate funding, in-service reporting and close-out of major capital projects.
- Supervise staff to establish and monitor site budgets and accruals each month in coordination with project management, Accounts Payable, Operating Companies and Corporate Planning & Budgeting.
What We're Looking For:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree, or 3 years' experience leading financial or business activities, preferably in a regulated environment may be substituted.
Work Experience:
- Three years' experience in budgeting, cost analysis or business-related activities preferred.
Other Requirements:
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent Excel skills.
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.
What You'll Get:
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
Compensation Range:
$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, or three years of experience leading financial or business activities as a substitute
- Three years of experience in budgeting, cost analysis, or business-related activities
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent Excel skills
- Establish and maintain permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time of the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant
What We Do
Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.
