Financial Analyst

Are you an innovative and adaptable self-starter who enjoys finding solutions to open-ended problems? Are you a critical thinker that can balance an eye for detail with big-picture vision? Do you want to work for a growing energy company in a highly competitive market?

Are you a fit?

Gas South Financial Analysts work in a fast-paced, challenging, and innovative environment. A successful analyst is always looking for the ‘why’ behind the data and leveraging their intuition to guide their analyses. As a Gas South Financial Analyst, you would play a critical role in business decisions, get to work closely with company leadership, and make a direct impact.

Other stuff we like:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance is required
• One plus year of relevant experience in a financial planning and analysis role in a company, public accounting audit experience or other relevant internship experience
• Highly skilled in Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and complex formulas
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and financial statements
• Accounting software (Sage Intacct), financial planning tools (Adaptive Insights, Vena)
• Data visualization software (Power BI, Tableau)
• Manipulating and analyzing large datasets, using SQL, Python, R, or SAS
• Experience presenting and delivering content clearly and concisely to key stakeholders

More details on what you would be responsible for:

• Consolidate and analyze historical financial and operational data to produce budgets and forecasts
• Support the month-end accounting close process and analytics
• Review actual financial results against forecasted data and determine causes of variances
• Build and validate models from large datasets
• Assist with preparation of the annual budget
• Make strategic recommendations for solutions to business problems
• Improve operational and analytical efficiency
• Provide clear interpretation and presentation of financial data and analysis to stakeholders

Required key competencies that align with Gas South’s values:

• Thoroughness: You are meticulous and have excellent organizational skills. You work fast without cluttering your desk or mind. You are especially attuned to spotting mistakes or inconsistencies in numbers, spreadsheets, and formulas. You take pride in completing your work accurately and on schedule.
• Self-management: You can manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and understand how to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Initiative: You bring an eagerness to grow as well as to roll up your sleeves and contribute. You have a go-getter attitude and a drive to solve all sorts of problems, no matter the size or shape. When something is your responsibility, you find a way to see it through to the end.
• Effective communication: You can present information and ideas accurately and concisely and tailor the message to the audience and context. You are an active and empathic listener.
• Foster teamwork: You demonstrate interest, skills, and success in getting people to work together for a common goal.
• Strategic thinking: You understand the big picture of the organization and consider market and industry trends when proposing solutions. You know how to derive significant business insights from data.

What we offer:

We made the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s list of 2018 Top Workplaces in Atlanta, and offer a great package of benefits, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• Flex / Telecommuting
• Annual employer contributions of up to 12.5% to your 401k
• Flexible work arrangements
• Annual performance incentive up to 18%
• Paid four-week sabbatical every five years
• Opportunities to volunteer in the community
• Education assistance