Financial Analyst – AFT Budgeting Organization

Location: Macon HQ – 960 Key St Macon, GA 

PLEASE NOTE ALL THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO APPLYING: 

*As per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN THE OFFICE 4 days per week (Mon – Thu), and/or as additionally required. 

*Occasional Travel & extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is REQUIRED without much advanced notice. 

*Partial Relocation assistance MAY be offered IF needed & IF you qualify.

Summary of Position Duties 

The Financial Analyst position will provide direction and training to internal team for insight on and influence for financial business decisions that will drive growth, operational excellence, and process improvement including, target setting, reporting and analysis, planning and forecasting, & corporate financial direction.  

Provide financial leadership, planning, and support to help support organizational goals 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 internal team and corporate partners to achieve these objectives. 

Be subject matter expert, act as financial liaison, and provide leadership associated with business units. 

Job Experience and Education 

B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB  Experience in Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience desired 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures  Familiarity with General Accounting Procedures and Corporate Guidelines  Strength in communication and training for complex processes to peers and managers  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 Projects, Oracle AP, Maximo, etc.)  Ability to manage stress and balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under intense workloads and pressure  Possesses: Strategic thinking and planning skills  Effective interpersonal and communication skills  Creative analytical and problem-solving skills  Demonstrated accounting and finance skill  Excellent computer skills - especially SmartView, Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, Excel, Power Point, and Word 

Responsibilities

Ability to understand complex processes to translate and provide education to internal team Be a self-starter to identify gaps in documentation, training, and reporting Assist in creating reports as needed to support financial analysis across the organization 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  Understanding of Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting  Financial analysis, guidance, reporting, & communication (e.g., O&M, Capital, Asset Management, 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 policies and procedures that govern their activities Perform required control activities to ensure compliance Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT Assist with 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. 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.