Financial Analyst
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.
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
