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Financial Analyst - Southern Company
Wilsonville, AL
Posted: Nov 01, 2022 17:52

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Financial Analyst

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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.

The financial analyst will provide budgeting and analytical support to the Southern Company Services (SCS) Research & Development organization 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 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 with organization and SCS Budgeting & Reporting. This position will work with external parties for invoicing and audit support for various R&D projects. This position requires being on site at the National Carbon Capture Center a few times each month for required meetings. The position will be filled at an exempt level 3 - 5 depending on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and communicate budgets and financial reporting for the SCS Business Units

  • 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

  • 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

  • Prepare and process monthly invoices between SCS and external parties

  • Gather and analyze quarterly data for Department of Energy supported projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

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

  • CPA, CFA or MBA/other advanced degree desired

Experience:

  • Previous experience in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred

  • Strong understanding of financial accounting, management and reporting

  • Knowledge and experience with Enterprise Foundations tools and processes preferred

  • Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Solutions legacy applications and budgeting systems (i.e. Budworks, Oracle Financials, PowerPlan, Data Repository, SARA, SOFIA) or other business/accounting applications preferred

  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Access) highly desired

  • Capital and O&M budgeting experience desired

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

  • 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, and financial projections

  • Project invoicing and reconciliation support

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 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 the 11 segment SCS account structure and values to quickly produce standard and ad hoc reports 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

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

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • 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

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: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Wilsonville

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Other Locations: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Job Type: Standard

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

Work Location(s):

National Carbon Capture Center (31800Wilsonville)

31800 Highway 25

Wilsonville, 35185

The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)

3535 Colonnade Parkway

Birmingham, 35243

Req ID: SCS2010941



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Southern Company

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