Financial Analyst

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of the team that analyzes financing options to secure
capital at optimal levels and costs and supports Alabama Power Company’s and
SEGCO’s financial plans by providing tactical and strategic financing
assumptions This position is an integral part of the team that provides
financial analysis and investment oversight for Alabama Power Company, Alabama
Power Foundation, Alabama Business Charitable Trust, and SEGCO. The ability to
plan, prioritize and coordinate entire processes without supervision is
required. This position will also support documentation and assurance that
accounting controls operate effectively, and that reporting is accurate and
timely.

Financial Analysis of special projects and initiatives for Alabama Power Company
is an ongoing responsibility of the Financial Management and Analysis team.
This person will be a strategic business partner by providing financial
expertise, modeling and analysis to assist in key decisions. They will work with
intra-company project teams and multiple levels of management (i.e. the Chief
Financial Officer and senior management of any of the Company’s business units)
as necessary, including developing presentations for – and presenting to
management.

Oversight of investments for nuclear decommissioning and charitable trusts
including reviews of managers’ performance, administration of fund fees and
expenses, and presenting results to management and executive oversight
committees is a primary responsibility for this position..

This position will provide support and analysis to assist in responding to
regulatory strategy requests and filings, including those for peer analysis,
Rates RSE, CNP and ECR that require an understanding of the overall financial
impacts of regulatory strategy and rates to Alabama Power Company.

This position will contribute to the department’s goals of providing superior
service that assures effective internal controls, adequate liquidity is
available, credit ratings are maintained, capital structure is managed, and
investments are monitored for diversity, risk, expenses and returns. Process
improvement is also an area of focus for this position with ongoing
opportunities for professional development and innovation.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Data Sciences required.
• Performing financial analysis.
• Working with financial modeling tools and techniques
• Extensive use of computer applications to develop financial analyses and prepare special projects, studies and presentations is required.
• Understanding and application of financial and investment management principles.
• Understanding and application of accounting principles and pronouncements (GAAP, SEC, FERC, rate-making concepts).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Power BI.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously produce timely, high-quality results.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, team player, proactive, ability to work in fast-paced/high pressure environment, deals well with change, deadline oriented, customer service oriented, creative problem-solving skills, ethical business judgment, exhibits initiative and takes ownership of work, self-directed, exemplifies Our Values (Safety, Superior Performance, Total Commitment, Unquestionable Trust).

Nice To Haves

• CFA, CPA, MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• Electric utility industry experience preferred.
• Experience with AI solutions a plus.
• Experience with S&P Capital IQ and Bloomberg research tools a plus.
• Exposure to SAM and/or other excel-based financial models.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financing options to secure capital at optimal levels and costs.
• Support Alabama Power Company’s and SEGCO’s financial plans by providing tactical and strategic financing assumptions
• Provide financial analysis and investment oversight for Alabama Power Company, Alabama Power Foundation, Alabama Business Charitable Trust, and SEGCO.
• Support documentation and assurance that accounting controls operate effectively, and that reporting is accurate and timely.
• Financial Analysis of special projects and initiatives for Alabama Power Company
• Provide financial expertise, modeling and analysis to assist in key decisions.
• Work with intra-company project teams and multiple levels of management
• Develop presentations for – and presenting to management.
• Oversight of investments for nuclear decommissioning and charitable trusts including reviews of managers’ performance, administration of fund fees and expenses, and presenting results to management and executive oversight committees
• Provide support and analysis to assist in responding to regulatory strategy requests and filings
• Provide superior service that assures effective internal controls, adequate liquidity is available, credit ratings are maintained, capital structure is managed, and investments are monitored for diversity, risk, expenses and returns.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees