Financial Analyst – Power Delivery (PD) [Tuscaloosa]
Job Description
This position supports Power Delivery by being responsible for providing accounting and financial support as well as assisting in the preparation and monitoring of the Power Delivery Budget. Expectations include monthly reporting and variance analysis, providing monthly cash flow projections that will aid in monthly and year-end budget projections, compiling and submitting financial information to Corporate & Regulatory Planning, providing budget and financial information for Power Delivery Management, and participating in the budget prioritization process. The candidate is expected to utilize various databases and financial applications.
This position is responsible for analyzing the business, identifying issues, and recommending solutions that improve the business unit's budget/financial or operational performance in areas of responsibility including, but not limited to:
- Prepare monthly actual/budget and projection reports.
- Provide budget variance explanations and summary reports to management.
- Collaborate with Finance & Corporate Planning peers and Power Delivery customers to ensure proper budgeting.
- Prepare documentation for the PD monthly budget meetings and prioritization meetings.
- Lead data collection and revision of the budget and projections.
- Budget/financial research, analysis, planning, preparation, monitoring, etc.
- Provide budgeting and accounting services and training for Power Delivery clients.
- Ensure accurate accounting & providing general accounting services.
- Provide management with analysis and information to help with allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities.
- Provide accounting guidance and data to Financial Planning for development of financial models.
- Keep compliance highly visible. Perform required control activities and audits to ensure compliance with internal controls, processes, and procedures.
- Lead and/or manage special projects as required.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with business unit and corporate partners.
- Support your business unit ensuring that all budget / cost targets are met.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Job Experience & Education:
- A 4-year bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
- Southern Company budgeting experience is preferred.
- Experience in Utility Industry Budgeting & Accounting Organization preferred.
- Experience in Budget preparation, reporting, and analysis.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to develop and maintain complex Excel Pivot Tables.
- Proficiency with PowerPlan and/or Oracle Cloud applications a plus.
- Utility or FERC accounting experience a plus.
- Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, auditing, costing and financial principles
- Analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and written and oral communications skills.
- Must exhibit a positive attitude and be a team player, self-motivated, and energetic, and innovative.
- Must be willing to take full responsibility for duties and work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and constantly shifting priorities.
Other Requirements
- Driver’s license required.
- Extended hours required when needed.
- Occasional travel required, including some overnight.
- In-office four days per week with one day per week telecommuting if workload and in-office meetings allow.
- Commutable distance of Tuscaloosa required.
This position supports Power Delivery by being responsible for providing accounting and financial support as well as assisting in the preparation and monitoring of the Power Delivery Budget. Expectations include monthly reporting and variance analysis, providing monthly cash flow projections that will aid in monthly and year-end budget projections, compiling and submitting financial information to Corporate & Regulatory Planning, providing budget and financial information for Power Delivery Management, and participating in the budget prioritization process. The candidate is expected to utilize various databases and financial applications.
This position is responsible for analyzing the business, identifying issues, and recommending solutions that improve the business unit's budget/financial or operational performance in areas of responsibility including, but not limited to:
- Prepare monthly actual/budget and projection reports.
- Provide budget variance explanations and summary reports to management.
- Collaborate with Finance & Corporate Planning peers and Power Delivery customers to ensure proper budgeting.
- Prepare documentation for the PD monthly budget meetings and prioritization meetings.
- Lead data collection and revision of the budget and projections.
- Budget/financial research, analysis, planning, preparation, monitoring, etc.
- Provide budgeting and accounting services and training for Power Delivery clients.
- Ensure accurate accounting & providing general accounting services.
- Provide management with analysis and information to help with allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities.
- Provide accounting guidance and data to Financial Planning for development of financial models.
- Keep compliance highly visible. Perform required control activities and audits to ensure compliance with internal controls, processes, and procedures.
- Lead and/or manage special projects as required.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with business unit and corporate partners.
- Support your business unit ensuring that all budget / cost targets are met.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Job Experience & Education:
- A 4-year bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
- Southern Company budgeting experience is preferred.
- Experience in Utility Industry Budgeting & Accounting Organization preferred.
- Experience in Budget preparation, reporting, and analysis.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to develop and maintain complex Excel Pivot Tables.
- Proficiency with PowerPlan and/or Oracle Cloud applications a plus.
- Utility or FERC accounting experience a plus.
- Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, auditing, costing and financial principles
- Analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and written and oral communications skills.
- Must exhibit a positive attitude and be a team player, self-motivated, and energetic, and innovative.
- Must be willing to take full responsibility for duties and work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and constantly shifting priorities.
Other Requirements
- Driver’s license required.
- Extended hours required when needed.
- Occasional travel required, including some overnight.
- In-office four days per week with one day per week telecommuting if workload and in-office meetings allow.
- Commutable distance of Tuscaloosa required.
About Southern Company
Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities 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.
The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.
Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.
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