Financial Analyst - AFT Budgeting (In-Office 4 Days/Wk)

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Georgia Power's AFT Budgeting Organization is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to play a key role in supporting strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making for one of the nation's leading energy companies. This position will provide direction and training to internal teams 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, and corporate financial direction. The role involves providing financial leadership, planning, and support to help achieve organizational goals, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and establishing effective relationships with internal teams and corporate partners. The Financial Analyst will act as a subject matter expert and financial liaison for business units.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required.
• Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and training to internal teams for insight on and influence for financial business decisions.
• Drive growth, operational excellence, and process improvement through target setting, reporting and analysis, planning and forecasting, and corporate financial direction.
• Provide financial leadership, planning, and support to help support organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with internal teams and corporate partners.
• Act as a subject matter expert and financial liaison for business units.
• Understand complex processes to translate and provide education to internal teams.
• Identify gaps in documentation, training, and reporting.
• Assist in creating reports to support financial analysis.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to develop deep business understanding for conclusions and recommendations.
• Analyze financial risks and opportunities and develop insights to influence business decisions.
• Analyze the business, identify issues, and recommend solutions to improve financial or operational performance.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of financial information.
• Make recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities.
• Develop 5-year budgets annually with the assistance of key stakeholders.
• Support business units in ensuring all targets are met.
• Help management and supervision ensure employees understand and perform their roles and responsibilities and are knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures.
• Perform required control activities to ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance, and compliance related issues.
• 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule: In accordance with current company policy, team members are expected to work in the office four days per week (Monday–Thursday), with additional in-office presence as business needs require.
• Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required, including support for storm response logistics and other business-critical needs.
• Opportunity to apply financial expertise.
• Opportunity to expand professional impact.
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization.

What This Job Offers

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