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 timely, accurate data gathering and analysis for periodic cost projections across supported organizations and projects. The analyst will provide counsel and planning support to management based on analysis findings, help the organization meet corporate and business unit goals, and maintain effective relationships and communication within SCS Budgeting and Reporting and with clients. The position will play a key role in the implementation of a Technology Financial Management (TFM) framework to strengthen TO Budget processes and reporting capabilities.

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
Optimize technology financials through implementation of a Technology Financial Management (TFM) Framework
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 , Finance, or Technology/ Engineering
MBA or Masters’ degree in Accounting preferred

Experience

Previous experience in accounting, ﬁnance, technology, 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 unit 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

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and beneﬁts will also be provided during the hiring process.

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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