Business Planning Supervisor

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

5d•$116,255 - $151,133•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for business unit strategy development, long range planning and capital project approval process. This role involves supervising the activities of the Business Planning and Budgeting team, serving as a resource for the Company in areas such as business planning, financial analysis, and cost analysis. The position supports long range planning, conducts cost-benefit analysis, and provides recommendations on project implementation and capital improvements. It also supports the development of the site budget and manages monthly forecasting and financial reporting processes. The role requires analyzing business unit performance measures against company strategic performance measures, performing competitive cost analysis, comparing business unit performance to industry and company projections, and recommending process enhancements. Additionally, the supervisor will interpret codes and regulations, develop relevant standards, and 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. The role also involves supervising staff to establish and monitor site budgets and accruals monthly in coordination with various departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or 3 years' experience leading financial or business activities, preferably in a regulated environment may be substituted.
Three years' experience in budgeting, cost analysis or business-related activities preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

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.