Financial Analyst

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides financial services to support the goals and objectives of the Financial Planning and Analysis department of Southern Company Gas. The role focuses on value creation through analysis, issue identification, support of the Financial Plan, strategy implementation, and timely, accurate management reporting. It may be filled at the Financial Analyst II, Financial Analyst III, or Senior Financial Analyst level, depending on the candidate’s work experience, education, and certifications.

The position supports corporate financial planning, budgeting, reforecasting, financial modeling, treasury activities, management reporting, rate case preparation, regulatory strategy, and capital forecasting. It also analyzes business results and drivers, develops recommendations, works with business leaders to meet planned results, and identifies process improvements.

The current hybrid work model requires four days in the office, Monday through Thursday, and one day working from home on Friday, unless deliverables require the team to be in the office. Conditions may change due to Company policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Business, or another field requiring application of analytical techniques; equivalent combinations of education and work experience may be accepted.
• Financial Analyst II: At least 1 year of experience in financial planning, financial analysis, regulatory planning, financial strategy/valuation, or related fields.
• Financial Analyst III: At least 2 years of experience in financial planning, financial analysis, regulatory planning, financial strategy/valuation, or related fields.
• Senior Financial Analyst: 3–5 years of experience in financial planning, financial analysis, regulatory planning, financial strategy/valuation, or related fields.
• For Financial Analyst III and Senior Financial Analyst: experience with financial analysis or valuation models, including Excel or database-driven models, and the ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and keep management informed of shifting priorities.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to identify process improvements.

Nice To Haves

• Energy company experience.
• Utility, natural gas, or other energy industry experience.
• For Financial Analyst III: basic understanding of utility finance, including revenue requirements, and/or capital forecasting.
• For Senior Financial Analyst: thorough understanding of utility finance, including revenue requirements, and capital forecasting.
• Basic understanding of the UIPlanner Financial Model.
• Basic understanding of Oracle Planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and preparing the corporate five-year Financial Plan and annual budget.
• Assist with reforecasting throughout the year, including 3+9, 6+6, and 9+3 reforecasts.
• Assess financial performance against targets, including risks and opportunities to the Plan.
• Maintain and assist in developing the corporate UI Financial Model and other financial models and tools, including Excel and Oracle Planning.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet the company’s overall financial objectives.
• Assist with treasury activities, including liquidity forecasting, issuing long-term debt, and rating agency metric analysis.
• Develop management presentations communicating financial updates.
• Support rate case preparation and regulatory strategy.
• Assist with developing the company’s capital forecast.
• Analyze financial and non-financial data to help drive business decisions.
• Communicate results, variances, and key drivers effectively, and develop recommendations and alternatives to meet objectives.
• Monitor results versus plan and work with business leaders to achieve desired results.
• Identify processes and areas for improvement.
• Build relationships with managers, peers, and customers; work as a team player and communicate with all levels of the business.
• Influence business decisions by sharing analyses and expertise.

What This Job Offers

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