Financial Analyst- AFT Budgeting

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst supports the General Plant capital portfolio through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis to drive cost control and operational efficiency. This role partners with business units and project teams to ensure effective capital deployment, compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements, and alignment with corporate financial objectives while serving as a key financial liaison and subject matter expert.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required
• Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting principles with a focus on capital budgeting, capitalization policies, and financial reporting
• Familiarity with corporate accounting guidelines and regulatory/compliance requirements related to capital investments
• Proven experience supporting capital planning, forecasting, and multi-year budgeting processes (e.g., 5-year capital plans)
• Ability to analyze capital spend, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to optimize resource allocation and cost control
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex capital processes and provide guidance to business units, project managers, and leadership
• Working knowledge of financial systems supporting capital project accounting and planning (e.g., PowerPlan, Oracle Planning/Projects/AP, Maximo)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a capital or project-based environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across finance, operations, and project teams
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SmartView for capital analysis, reporting, and presentations
• Ability to work across a broad range of business units to consolidate and analyze financial health and direction of the portfolio

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience desired

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and guidance to support business decision-making and organizational performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and 5-year planning processes, including variance analysis and identification of risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Translate complex processes into clear guidance for business units, identifying gaps in documentation, training, and reporting.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships, develop business insights, and drive process improvements.
• Ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting while maintaining compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform control activities, promote compliance awareness, and provide guidance on accounting and finance-related matters.
• Develop reports and analyses to support leadership decisions and operational improvements.
• Support business unit performance by monitoring targets and recommending solutions to improve financial and operational outcomes.
• Assist with special projects and support storm logistics or other business needs, including occasional travel.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level