Financial Analyst Principal - Scenario Modeling

The Financial Analyst Principal prepares financial forecasts and variance analyses with a focus on scenario modeling. Additional duties include analyzing and making recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy as well as ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities.

Initiate and formulate 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. This analysis will also aid operating companies in understanding their financial results and assist Financial Reporting in SEC reporting.

~ 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.

~ Communicate clearly and confidently with senior level management on matters of strategic opportunities and/or regulatory strategy where applicable.

~ Assist management in training new analysts.

Bachelors 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.

This position requires extensive coordination with corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting/tax, commercial operations, generation and transmission, regulatory, requiring the incumbent to work across functional boundaries and operating companies.
Familiarity with AEP accounting desired.
A successful candidate will exhibit the following qualities/skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, UI Financial Model, PeopleSoft, and Business Objects.
Relationship building.
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