Financial Analyst
Description
Financial Analyst - AFT Budgeting Organization
This is a hybrid remote position and you will be required to attend meetings in person, as needed at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA.
*There MAY be a partial relocation package available for this position IF needed and IF you qualify.
Summary of Position Duties
The Financial Analyst position will provide financial leadership, planning, and support to meet corporate and business unit goals and objectives; ensure compliance with policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations that govern our business; establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with business unit and corporate partners to achieve these objectives. Provide insight on and influence financial business decisions that will drive growth and operational excellence including, target setting, reporting and analysis, planning and forecasting, corporate financial direction.
Job Experience and Education
B.S./B.A. in Business, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Accounting, or related field required; advance degree preferred
Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB
At least 2 years of O&M budgeting, Finance, Accounting, or similar experience highly desired
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures
Familiarity with General Accounting Procedures and Corporate Guidelines
Firm grasp of key financial concepts- Net income, EPS, cash flow analysis, revenue requirements
Working knowledge of financial management information systems and tools (PowerPlan, Oracle Planning, Oracle AP, Maximo, etc.)
Ability to manage stress and balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under intense workloads and pressure
Possess:
Strategic thinking and planning skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skill
Creative analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated accounting and finance skill
Excellent computer skills - especially Excel, Power Point, and Word
Job Responsibilities
Provide financial and compliance analysis to internal customers and management team.
Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to develop the deep business understanding necessary to draw conclusions and make recommendations
Analyze financial risks and opportunities and develop insights to influence the organization's business decisions
Analyze the business, identify issues and recommend solutions that improve the business unit's financial or operational performance in areas of responsibility including:
Budget preparation
Financial analysis, guidance, reporting, & communication (e.g., O&M, Capital, Unregulated, etc.)
Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of financial information
Making recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities
Develop 5 year budgets annually with the assistance of key stakeholders.
Supporting your business unit ensuring that all targets are met
Keep compliance highly visible
Help management & supervision ensure employees understand and perform their roles & responsibilities and are knowledgeable of applicable financialpolicies and procedures that govern their activities
Perform required control activities to ensure compliance of financial policies and procedures
Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues
Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within the business unit and corporate partners
Lead and/or manage special projects as required
Occasional Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is required
Behavioral Attributes
Models all aspects of Our Values. Understands broad implications of decisions and work activities, determines steps needed to achieve goals, exhibits a high degree of initiative and personal responsibility. Detailed, positive motivator, dependable, flexible, customer focused, team player, intelligent risk-taker, and results oriented.
Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Georgia Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)
241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Atlanta, 30308
Req ID: GPC2008718
