Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Description

Financial Analyst

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 SUMMARY

The financial analyst will provide budgeting and analytical support to Southern Company Services (SCS) organizations and Southern Company affiliates by ensuring the timely and accurate review of financial transactions and the reporting of those transactions to various levels of management. This position will coordinate the timely and accurate data gathering and analysis of the periodic cost projections of the organization and projects they support and provide counsel and planning to various levels of management regarding the findings of various analyses as needed, will assist organization in meeting corporate and business unit goals and objectives, and will establish and maintain effective relationships and communication both within SCS Budgeting and Reporting and with our clients.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and communicate budgets and financial reporting for the SCS Departments and Major Projects

• Ability to analyze data and effectively communicate SCS Business Unit financial status

• Coordinate annual budget preparation and communications

• Prepare and communicate monthly variance reporting and comprehensive analysis for budget, actual, and projection information

• Provide guidance to managers regarding GAAP and Southern Company accounting policies

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and make recommendations regarding needed changes and efficiency improvements

• Provide guidance on accounting policies and activities to non-financial managers

• Consolidate reporting for roll up and management reporting for both SCS Departments and Major Projects

• Gather data and analyze periodic cost projections and budget data

• Participate in special projects by gathering information and providing analysis

• Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with business unit and project managers.

• Strong organization skills are a must.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related business field required

• CPA, CFA or MBA/other advanced degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in accounting, finance, or business administration

• Technology and/or Utility accounting experience is preferred

• Experience in accounting, cost management and reporting preferred

• Demonstrated experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, OACS, Oracle Planning, and PowerPlan is preferred

• Strong experience in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Access) highly desired

• Capital and O&M budgeting experience desired

• Project Cost tracking experience desired

• Experience coordinating multiple business units requests and ensure goals and objectives are met

• Utility experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detail-oriented with strong initiative-taking critical thinking skills, and excellent follow through

• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrate organizational and planning skills

• Knowledge of utility and regulatory accounting (SEC, FERC, and GAAP) desired

• Knowledge of data management and retrieval techniques with strong technical skills

• Conceptual thinker and ability to quickly understand our Accounting System, POET Codes and be able to understand and report cost drivers

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment

• Ability to coordinate activities of multiple people and pull the end result together as one deliverable

• Ability to pull disparate pieces of information together to form one consolidated and concise report

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with accounting, auditing, various non-financial functional areas, and varying levels of staff and management

• Ability to operate in a matrix organization and communicate clearly with people at various levels including upper management

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrate personal ownership and initiative

• Anticipate and proactively communicate financial impacts of business unit decisions

• Demonstrate sound business judgment in decision making

• Exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Other attributes include proactive, team player, and strategic thinker

• Knowledge of Enterprise Foundations principles preferred

• Understanding various views of SCS data and ability to translate and communicate appropriately to various audiences

• Thorough understanding of techniques and methods for accounting, budgeting, cost tracking, financial projections, and interrelationships with affiliate accounting and budgeting functions

Disclaimer:

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.

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: Accounting & Auditing

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Other Locations: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Job Type: Standard

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

Work Location(s):

APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)

600 North 18th Street

Birmingham, 35203

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

30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW

Atlanta, 30308

Req ID: SCS2011417