Gas Budget Analyst

Gas Budget Analyst

Description

Gas Budget Analyst (Southern Power Company)

Birmingham, AL

The Gas Budget Analyst will provide overall Accounting and Budgeting expertise and analysis for Southern Power's Gas Fleet. This position will lead the development of the 5-year capital & O&M budgets, prepare monthly variance analysis, and serve as a liaison between Southern Power's Plants and Southern Power Finance and Accounting.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Capital and O&M budget creation, ownership and reporting responsibility for Southern Power's 7 gas facilities
• Responsibility for actual to budget variance analysis and communication with functional and executive management
• Lead information system development, implementation and maintenance for Gas fleet
• Responsibility for budgeting tool and reporting solution development, implementation and maintenance for Gas fleet
• Lead integration of budgeting and accounting tools and systems
• Consolidation responsibilities for capital and O&M for Southern Power's generation fleet
• Liaison between Gas fleet and SPC Finance and Accounting
• Liaison between Property Accounting, the gas facilities, and SPC Financial Planning for LTSAs
• Ad hoc requests and projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience - Previous budgeting and forecasting experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commitment to accuracy and detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with executive management, functional management, and other customers
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple work assignments
• Advanced computer skills with Excel and Power Point; experience with Oracle Maximo and/or Oracle SmartView/Hyperion a plus
• Technical expertise and experience implementing new information systems
• Must be able to consolidate, analyze, and summarize large amounts of data efficiently and effectively
• Previous analytical experience required
• Must be able to adapt to a continuously changing environment
• Must be a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills

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Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 47 facilities operating or under construction in 11 states with more than 12,800 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas.

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

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.

Job Field: Finance

Job Type: Standard

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

Operating Company: Southern Power Company

Job Type: Standard

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

Work Location(s):

The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)

3535 Colonnade Parkway

Birmingham, 35243

Req ID: SPC2000440