American Electric Power

Business Planning Supervisor

American Electric Power$116K — $151K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 3 years' experience in financial or business activities in a regulated environment.
  • Three years' experience in budgeting, cost analysis, or business-related activities preferred.
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent Excel skills.
  • Permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive from the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the Business Planning and Budgeting team.
  • Support long range planning and conduct cost-benefit analyses for capital improvements.
  • Manage the site budget and oversee monthly forecasting and financial reporting.
  • Analyze business unit performance compared to strategic company measures.
  • Perform competitive cost analysis and recommend enhancements for business processes.
  • Interpret codes and regulations to develop relevant standards.
  • Ensure accurate funding and reporting for major capital projects.

Benefits

  • Unique comprehensive benefits package to support overall employee well-being.
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Job Posting End Date
09-14-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for business unit strategy development, long range planning and capital project approval process.

Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • Supervise the activities of the Business Planning and Budgeting team serving as a resource for the Company in the area of business planning, financial analysis, cost analysis, etc.
  • Support long range planning, conduct cost benefit analysis and provide recommendations on the implementation of projects and capital improvements.
  • Support the development of the site budget and manage the monthly forecasting and financial reporting processes.
  • Analyze business unit performance measures in relation to company strategic performance measures.
  • Perform competitive cost analysis, compare business unit performance to industry and company projections and estimates, and recommend enhancements to business processes as they relate to improving the business environment.
  • Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards relevant to the area of assignment.
  • Supervise staff in forecasting, budgeting and establishing accounting for new projects to ensure accurate funding, in-service reporting and close-out of major capital projects.
  • Supervise staff to establish and monitor site budgets and accruals each month in coordination with project management, Accounts Payable, Operating Companies and Corporate Planning & Budgeting.


What We're Looking For:

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree, or 3 years' experience leading financial or business activities, preferably in a regulated environment may be substituted.


Work Experience:
  • Three years' experience in budgeting, cost analysis or business-related activities preferred.


Other Requirements:
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent Excel skills.


Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What You'll Get:

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

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
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