Budget Analyst Sr

Budget Analyst Sr

Supports the O&M and Capital budgeting process, reprojections, variance/other standard/ad-hoc reporting and analysis, and the improvement requisition process for a business unit(s), corporate group(s), operating company(ies) and/or for AEP Consolidated. Includes providing support of the related planning, budgeting and reporting applications and the billing/allocation processes.

Note:

A Sr. budget analyst will be required to support all activities and will typically support multiple groups.

What You'll Do:

• Support the planning and budgeting activities for the O&M and Capital resource allocation process; including long-range forecasts, detail budgets, re-projections and contingency plans.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly variance reports and provide meaningful analysis of drivers.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed to support analysis.
• Support decisions affecting operation and maintenance activities, capital investment, customer service levels, and profitability objectives.
• Assist in routing and approval process for Improvement Requisition s; ensuring that Authorization Policy and IR Procedures are followed.
• Engage in developing and improving standardized processes surrounding budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and improvement requisitions.
• Perform special studies, analysis, investigations, and assignments as may be required.
• Provide assistance in regulatory proceedings related to financial matters including information for data requests, developing revenue requirements, special studies for Commissions, etc.
• Supports Financial Model issues and works with Financial Forecasting and the OPCO/BU(s) to resolve potential issues.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering along with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Or;

Associates degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering along with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Other Requirements:

Key competencies:
Communication, Teamwork, Initiative, Adaptability/Flexibility, Client Focus, Creativity, Planning/Organizing and Understanding the Business and Competition. These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license/certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

1. Prior experience in a functional Business Unit (Generation, Transmission, or Distribution), and/or Corporate Finance and/or Operating Company finance, and/or engineering related field is preferred. Knowledge/utilization of UI Budgets, People Soft, Microsoft Office, and Business Objects relational database reporting desired.

2. This position requires coordination with corporate finance, corporate planning & budgeting, accounting/tax, commercial operations, generation and transmission, regulatory, requiring the incumbent to work across functional boundaries. Familiarity with AEP accounting and use of Chart fields desired.

Where You'll Work:

Shreveport, LA

What You'll Get For A Budget Analyst Sr:

$87,633 - $131,453

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We DoAt 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!