Transmission Capital Budget Analyst

Job Posting End Date

06-24-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Prepare financial forecasts, variance analyses, regulatory filings, and ad hoc analysis of strategic opportunities. Analyze and make recommendations on regulatory and general business strategy. Must have STRONG Excel skills.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Support budgeting and long-range planning for the Transmission organization
• Conduct monthly/quarterly budget variance analysis
• Develop financial models
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership
• Provide recommendations to improve financial performance
• Provide regulatory support for rate cases, discovery requests, RFIs, and filings
• Facilitate budget development calls with stakeholders (Project Management, Planning, Telecom, Transmission Field Services)

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Capital Budget Analyst level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Capital Budget Analysts.

What We're Looking For:

Financial Analyst Grade 6

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.
• 2 or more years of work experience in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.

Financial Analyst Sr Grade 7

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.
• 4 or more years of work experience in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or engineering.

Other Requirements:

• Advanced Excel (often plus BI tools)
• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• Financial modeling & forecasting
• Strong analytical / quantitative skills
• Communication & presentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Business/strategic thinking
• Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently; show capacity for organizational and planning skills; as well as having an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to achieve goals.
• Team player with ability to work and collaborate well with others.
• Immediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ability to develop complex spreadsheets.
• Must be a self-motivated individual and able to work under general supervision, be independent, and competently perform current scheduling techniques and analyses on all scope of work aspects.
• Understand and support the policies, values, principles, structure and behavior of AEP.

Where you’ll work:

• This role sits on site in New Albany, OH

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At 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!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $109,543.00

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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