Job Posting End Date
11-07-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst Principal prepares financial forecasts and variance analyses with a focus on consolidated reporting. Additional duties include analyzing and making recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy as well as ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Initiate and formulate 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.
- Perform 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.
- Identify needed customer rate changes and make recommendations for the timing and amount.
- Track and evaluate operating company, segment, and consolidated forecasts including the compilation of intra-year estimates. Develop and articulate compelling stories supporting key earnings drivers for senior management and the board of directors.
- Develop special strategic evaluations of corporate business opportunities and assist in making recommendations based upon the results of the evaluations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and revenue enhancement.
- Assist management in training new analysts.
What We're Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.
Work Experience requirement listed below:
- 6 or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement.
Other:
A successful candidate will exhibit the following qualities/skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, UI Financial Model, PeopleSoft, and Business Objects.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and comfortably with all levels of the organization.
What You’ll Get:
- In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a u