Business Analyst, Sr
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 SUMMARY:
The purpose of this job is to serve as the Accounting Process Team Program Support, assisting the Program Manager with the oversight and management of the Accounting Process Team activities. In addition, this position will provide support for the Enterprise Foundations project, business continuity planning, information management functional support and departmental general administration.
This is a remote position
JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)
Education
Experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in Accounting, Finance, Treasury or Technology is required.
Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take the initiative is required.
Experience producing thorough and accurate meeting minutes at the appropriate level of detail for the audience is required.
Demonstrated experience creating effective communications and presentations for management is required.
Project management experience is desired.
Experience aligning the use of business initiatives to improve business processes is a plus.
Experience with business continuity plans and tabletop exercises is a plus.
Experience creating and presenting training is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proven ability to build and maintain trusting relationships across the organizations.
Attention to detail is critical.
Effective oral and written communication skills are critical.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint) is required.
Demonstrated strong organization and planning skills is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Proven ability to perform in a coordination/program support role is required.
Familiarity with AFT financial application systems and processes is desired.
SharePoint 365 administration knowledge is highly desired.
A proven individual work ethic and team effectiveness.
Basic understanding of general accounting principles and processes is important.
Understanding of business continuity and associated tabletop processes and tools is a plus.
Experience with Agility and Agile methodology is a plus.
Behavioral Attributes
Must have high degree of initiative and personal responsibility -ownership- for assignments.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a team, build superior relationships and collaborate across AFT and TO organizations.
Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize workload.
Candidate must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company culture - Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounting Process Teams Program Support
Support Accounting Process Team Meetings, including associated communication and documentation.
Assist with Strategic Information Technology Plan (SITP) maintenance.
Administer Process Team TeamSite and SharePoint Sites.
Maintain accuracy of key documents.
Successfully act as a liaison between Process Team members, Process Teams and other organizations to facilitate information sharing and best practices among cross-functional teams.
Coordinate recurring Process Team Meetings, including agendas and meeting minutes.
Create and publish metrics as needed.
Enterprise Foundations special projects support.
Information Management
Serve as the departmental TeamSite and SharePoint Administrator and enforce information management strategy.
Partner with Platform Governance to ensure organizational alignment on business readiness/training documents including solution job aids, desktop procedures, etc.
Create and maintain Access Control Lists (ACL) and Group Administration Groups (GAG).
Business Continuity Support
Assist with maintaining the status of business continuity planning activities including plan maintenance and tabletop exercises using the Southern Continuity System.
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: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Other Locations: United States
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: SCS2010822
