American Electric Power

FP&A Lead

American Electric Power$136K — $177K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field required.
  • 7 years of experience in the power and utilities, or energy industry preferred.
  • Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling required.
  • MBA, CPA, or graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with nuclear development and corporate FP&A teams to prepare financial plans and forecasts.
  • Develop and implement standardized methods for financial planning and forecasting.
  • Collaborate on strategic financial and operational analysis for commercial transactions.
  • Engage with CFO and finance leaders to develop financial models and presentations.
  • Support financing and ad-hoc financial/scenario analyses.

Benefits

  • Engagement in challenging and meaningful work within the energy sector.
  • Opportunity to collaborate across diverse teams and departments.
  • Exposure to high-level finance and strategic decision-making processes.
  • Potential for professional growth and development within a prominent company.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
06-28-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Working with the Nuclear Development CFO and other department leaders, responsible for preparing financial plans and budgets and budget-to-actual analyses, preparing and reviewing financial models, and supporting financing and commercial transactions to enable informed decision-making.

Facilitate the exchange of information and provide expertise in quantitative analysis and business problem-solving to drive accountability, profitability, forecast accuracy, and enhanced decision-making in support of nuclear development efforts.

Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • Coordinate within nuclear development and other AEP groups such as the AEP corporate FP&A team, to prepare supportable, well-reasoned and accurate financial plans and forecasts, financial models and other financial analyses for nuclear development.
  • Help to develop and roll out standardized methods for creating, preparing and maintaining financial plans and forecasts.
  • Collaborate with departments within and outside of nuclear development to provide strategic financial and operational analysis for various proposed financial and commercial transactions.
  • Interact with the Nuclear Development CFO and other finance leaders, outside financial advisors and AEP finance and treasury teams in the development and ownership of financial models and related outputs and presentations in support of commercial transactions, financing, and ad-hoc financial /scenario analyses.


What We're Looking For:

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree required in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field of study.


Experience:
  • 7 years of experience, preferably in the power and utilities or energy industry or in financial analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling, or a combination of education and work experience.
  • MBA, CPA, or graduate degree is preferred.


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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

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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AEP is dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, where every team member’s contribution is valued. We offer competitive benefits that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From comprehensive health benefits to professional development programs and diversity training, AEP ensures that our team is equipped for both personal and professional success.

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Learn more about American Electric Power
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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