Nuclear Development Financial Analyst Principal - Staff

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

1d•$98,993 - $151,133•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare financial forecasts, variance analyses, regulatory filings, and ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities. Analyze and make recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.
Six (6) or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement (for Principal role).
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering required (for Staff role).
Eight (8) or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement (for Staff role).

Nice To Haves

Extensive coordination with corporate finance, corporate planning & budgeting, accounting/tax, commercial operations, generation and transmission, regulatory, requiring the incumbent to work across functional boundaries and operating companies.
MBA, CPA, CMA, CIA, PE, CFP or other professional certification preferred.
Familiarity with AEP accounting desired.
Effective Leadership Skills
Presentation Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, UI Financial Model Programming, 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

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.
Perform monthly/quarterly variance reporting and analysis of budget vs. actual results and actual vs. prior year results on a consolidated or segment level 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.
Identify needed rate relief and make recommendations for the timing and amount. Develop and prepare pro forma rate case data and testimony. Assist witness in testimony preparation. Serve as witness in certain fuel or tracker proceedings, as required.
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 but not limited to 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.