Financial Analyst
Birmingham, AL
JOB SUMMARY
The Financial Analyst will provide budgeting and analytical support to Southern Company Services (SCS) organizations 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 and projects 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 both within SCS Budgeting and Reporting and with our clients.
Major Responsibilities
Develop and communicate budgets and financial reporting for the SCS Departments and Major Projects 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 for both SCS Departments and Major Projects
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 and project managers
Strong organization skills are a must
Job Requirements:
- Must have 1-4 years’ experience as a Financial Analyst required
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
MBA or Masters’ degree in Accounting preferred
Experience
Previous experience in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred Technology and/or Utility accounting experience is preferred
Experience in accounting, cost management and reporting
Demonstrated experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, OACS, Oracle Planning, and PowerPlan is preferred Strong experience in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Access, PowerPoint) highly desired
Capital and O&M budgeting experience desired
Project Cost tracking experience desired
Experience coordinating multiple business units' requests and ensure goals and objectives are met Utility experience a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Detail-oriented with strong initiative-taking critical thinking skills, and excellent follow through 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 our Accounting System, POET Codes and be able 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 Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with accounting, auditing, various non-financial functional areas, and varying levels of staff and management
Ability to operate in a matrix organization and communicate clearly with people at various levels including upper management
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate 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 Knowledge of Enterprise Foundations principles preferred
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, financial projections, and interrelationships with affiliate accounting and budgeting functions
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit 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 Identification: 8422
Job Category: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
Candidate Profile
Take a few minutes to create or modify your employment profile and to specify your preferred working criteria for future openings matching your interests.
Our Culture & Hiring Process
Learn more about Southern Company’s culture, values, and diversity initiatives and what our hiring process looks like. You are one step closer to helping us build the future of energy!