Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Description

Southern Company is a leading producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, and we approach each day as a vital step in building the future of energy. At Southern Company we are always looking ahead, and our innovations in the industry-from new nuclear to deployment of electric transportation and renewables -help brighten the lives and businesses of millions of customers nationwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This job posting is for a Financial Analyst position in Financial Planning at Southern Company, located in Atlanta, GA. The Financial Planning organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of Southern Company's consolidated financial plan. The plan is developed through engagement with multiple internal stakeholders including Southern Company's various subsidiaries and executive management in order to establish and achieve financial objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the consolidation, analysis and reporting of financial plan projections for Southern Company and its subsidiaries
• Partner with subsidiary company personnel to develop and maintain the integrity of Southern Company's financial plan
• Provide analytical support in assessing impacts to the Plan, including scenario analysis and strategic decision analysis
• Prepare forecast materials for executive management, board of directors, rating agencies and investors

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or similar is required
• CPA, CFA, MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred
• Previous experience in finance, accounting or similar preferred
• Experience using complex financial models is preferred
• Understanding of analytical and technical financial and accounting principles
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with peers and management at various levels

JOB Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills
• Application of critical thinking skills to learn complex financial models and convert that data into useful information for decision making
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and all levels of management including maintaining positive customer/client relationships
• Personal ownership and initiative
• Demonstrate organization and planning skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is a necessity

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. #LI

Job Field: Finance

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Southern Company Headquarters - 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW (30ATLANTA)

30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW

Atlanta, 30308

Req ID: SCS2010973