Financial Controls Business Analyst

Financial Controls Business Analyst Staff### Financial Controls Business Analyst Staff Apply:
New Albany, OH:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 7, 2026 (10 days left to apply):
R17222
** Job Posting End Date
** 11-07-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
** Job Summary
** Responsible for the oversight of the financial controls and contract management for AEP Transmission and the business services support functions for the Transmission Field Services (TFS) organization. Management oversight activities include: budget management, contract administration and analysis, LEAN and process improvements, training, data analytics and analyses, and administrative support to ensure prudent spending and the integrity of financial and operational data.
** Job Description
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* What you’ll do:

*** Oversee the vendor invoice review and approval process for complex contract labor and services, ensuring Financial Controls Business Analysts perform appropriate audit reviews of invoices against contractual financial Terms and Conditions, including labor and equipment billing rates, subcontractors, materials, Per Diem, escalation, overheads, and other applicable provisions. Provide guidance on the interpretation of complex contractual and financial terms, review significant exceptions and disputes, and ensure vendor billing issues are appropriately identified, documented, escalated, and resolved in accordance with contract requirements.
* Oversee financial control processes supporting accurate project and work order reporting for Operating Companies, Transcos, and Joint Ventures. Ensure Financial Controls Business Analysts appropriately monitor, review, and address financial control matters affecting subsequent financial transactions, including GLBUs, Accounts, AFUDC, Depreciation, Original Cost Asset Retirements, and related financial activities. Monitor the effectiveness of established controls and ensure identified issues are addressed in a timely manner.
* Lead and oversee process improvement initiatives related to financial and operational processes, including LEAN initiatives intended to reduce expenses, increase revenue, and improve operational effectiveness for AEP Transmission. Establish priorities and provide direction to Financial Controls Business Analysts participating in improvement efforts, benchmarking studies, and data analytics, ensuring analyses are accurate, relevant, and actionable. Review results, identify opportunities for improvement, and promote consistent implementation of effective financial control practices.
* Provide leadership and oversight for training initiatives related to financial and operational processes and associated IT applications. Ensure Financial Controls Business Analysts receive appropriate training, guidance, and ongoing development necessary to effectively execute assigned financial control responsibilities. Identify training needs, promote consistent application of processes and controls, and support the development and maintenance of effective training materials and practices.
* Coordinate and oversee support provided to AEP Audit Services for vendor and operational audits, ensuring Financial Controls Business Analysts provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation and analysis. Review significant audit findings and compliance matters involving contractual financial Terms and Conditions, AEP policies, and applicable guidelines, and ensure appropriate corrective actions and follow-up activities are assigned, monitored, and completed.
* Lead and oversee special studies, reporting activities, automation initiatives, and other assigned projects. Establish priorities and expectations for Financial Controls Business…