Financial Data Analyst/Engineer - Commercial Operations
Description
Financial Data Analyst/Engineer - Commercial Operations
Southern Company Services - Pool Settlement & Analysis
WORK LOCATION
This position will be based out of Birmingham, AL, however, candidates living outside of the area may be considered with the expectation that they could successfully telework and would be willing to travel to the office on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.
JOB SUMMARY
Pool Settlement & Analysis is within Financial & Contract Services and is responsible for the administration of the Intercompany Interchange Contract, including processing settlement, creating monthly closing entries, and analysis and reporting.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain insight into a broad area of the business including fleet operations, trading, and fuels as well as the wholesale business and settlement.
POTENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Support operating company monthly accounting closing cycles related to pool settlement and energy margins
Develop and analyze unit specific energy margins on behalf of Southern Power Company
Investigate and develop operating companies' variance analyses related to actual versus budgeted fuel costs
Provide analysis and responses to data requests from the state Public Service Commissions (PSC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree required. Degree in technical or business field such as engineering, finance, economics, accounting, or equivalent preferred.
An MBA or advanced degree in these areas or a related field is a plus.
Experience:
Experience or a working knowledge of energy trading, wholesale contracts, power system operations, competitive energy markets, system planning, fuel services, financial planning or accounting is desired.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office products is required. Experience with VBA and SQL highly desired.
Experience related to other data management products, programming, querying or model development highly beneficial.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The successful candidate must have the following abilities:
Quickly assess situations, gather and analyze pertinent data, summarize large amounts of information into concise management reports, and effectively communicate supporting information.
Communicate complex topics verbally and in written form.
Develop and leverage relationships with peers and customers to obtain consistent and accurate results.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Manage projects of various complexities simultaneously and while successfully meeting deadlines.
Creative thinking - focus on process improvement and create new and effective reporting products.
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
*Please submit an updated resume with your application*
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.
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Job Field: Accounting & Auditing
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Other Locations: Alabama, United States
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: SCS2010403
