Financial Analyst
Description
This posting is to fill a Financial Analyst position within the APC Finance and Corporate Planning Team. The position will be responsible for supporting various Business Units ensuring their financial reporting and analysis objectives are met.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama (Alabama Power Corporate Headquarters) / Hybrid
Major Job Responsibilities:
Play a key role in implementing Enterprise Foundations related reporting and analysis
Preparing budgets, performing monthly cost analysis, identifying variance drivers, and performing ad hoc financial analysis
Preparing in-depth analysis to develop costing models that help streamline processes and to gain efficiencies
Analyzing financial risks and opportunities and developing insights to guide the leadership team on financial decisions around business performance.
Addressing O&M and capital reporting needs, profitability analysis, specific sensitivity/trending analysis, and metric related information
Building strong working relationships with internal and external business partners to develop a deep understanding of the business
Developing and delivering executive level presentations capable of clearly articulating the Company's financial goals and objectives
Supporting regulatory strategic analysis
Identifying and leading opportunities for continuous improvement, sharing best practices, and engaging in team building and business learning opportunities
Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply:
Required Education:
Experience
Familiar with the preparation of General Ledgers, Basic Knowledge of FASB requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Working knowledge of Enterprise Foundation systems and tools
Demonstrated strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and strategic focus
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with proven focus on Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to uphold confidentiality
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledgeable on financial principles such as net income, earnings per share, cash flow analysis, and revenue requirements
Ability to utilize and develop tools to access, integrate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources
Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel, Toad for SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server Management, Visual Studio
Knowledge of data analytics platforms is a plus (i.e., Oracle Analytics, Power BI, etc.)
Communicate with stakeholders in a clear and concise manner - demonstrates organizational savvy
Commitment to continuous personal development and process improvement
Ability to work proactively, independently and in a team environment
Intellectual curiosity
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of competitive prices, reliable electricity supply and unparalleled service to 1.4 million homes, businesses and industries in the southern two-thirds of Alabama.
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.
Job Field: Finance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Alabama Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): No
Work Location(s):
APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)
600 North 18th Street
Birmingham, 35203
Req ID: APC2007329
