Job Posting End Date
10-19-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Assist in preparation of financial forecasts, variance analyses and regulatory filings.Job Description
What you’ll do:
- Assist in initiating and formulating financial forecasts, in conjunction with operating company personnel, using corporate financial models including the identification of significant strategic issues and alternative and/or contingency plans.
- Aid in monthly/quarterly variance reporting and analysis of budget vs. actual results and actual vs. prior-year results for the primary purpose of improving future forecasts. This analysis will also aid operating companies in understanding their financial results and assist Financial Reporting in SEC reporting.
- Provide support in identifying needed rate relief and make recommendations for the timing and amount. Assist in developing and preparing pro forma rate case data and testimony. Assist witness in testimony preparation.
- Take part in identifying opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and revenue enhancement.
What we’re looking for
Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Financial Analyst Associate, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher levels including Financial Analyst Sr.
Financial Analyst Associate
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.
- No experience required.
Other Requirements:
- Physical demand level is Sedentary
- A successful candidate will exhibit the following qualities/skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, Relationship building, Teamwork, Adaptability/Flexibility, Customer Focus, Planning/Organizing Skills.
Financial Analyst
- Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree, preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.
- One or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement.
Other Requirements:
- Physical demand level is SedentaryThese are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
- A successful candidate will exhibit the following qualities/skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and comfortably with all levels of the organization; Strategic Thinking; Relationship building; Teamwork; Adaptability/Flexibility; Customer Focus; Planning/Organizing Skills.
Financial Analyst Sr
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.
- 4 or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement.
Other Requirements:
- Physical demand level is Sedentary
- A successful candidate will exhibit the following qualities/skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft and Business Objects; Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and comfortably with all levels of the organization; Strategic Thinking; Relationship building; Teamwork; Adaptability/Flexibility; Customer Focus; Planning/Organizing Skills.
What you'll get:
In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive total rewards including: discretionary annual/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-005Compensation Range:
$63,496.00 - $109,543.00The 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
- Preferred major in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or engineering
- No experience required for the Financial Analyst Associate level
- One or more years of relevant experience for the Financial Analyst level
- Four or more years of relevant experience for the Financial Analyst Senior level
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Relationship-building, teamwork, adaptability, customer focus, and planning and organizing skills
- Strategic thinking and communication with all levels of the organization for higher analyst levels
- Proficiency in PeopleSoft and Business Objects for the Financial Analyst Senior level
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.
