Financial Analyst - Gulfport, MS

Southern Company • Gulfport, MS

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About The Position

The Financial Analyst performs project-specific financial analysis using relevant assumptions and inputs, evaluates potential regulatory treatments, and assesses their effects on the Company’s financial statements. The role prepares, analyzes, and presents financial information to Mississippi Power management and internal stakeholders, and develops, maintains, and manages financial models for strategic financial planning and project analysis. The analyst also supports strategic corporate initiatives, including sales and marketing, regulatory matters, and budgeting; prepares responses to regulatory data requests; and participates in Company and systemwide teams addressing Financial Analysis matters.

Storm support is a requirement for all roles at Mississippi Power. The successful candidate must work during storm restoration efforts and outside normal business hours as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Ability to apply U.S. GAAP to financial analysis and assess impacts to financial statements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including evaluating assumptions, comparing scenarios, and explaining financial statement impacts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver timely results.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing business needs.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ability to develop, maintain, and validate financial models.
• Basic project management skills.
• Demonstrate principle-centered leadership and behaviors consistent with the company’s values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or CPA designation.
• Working knowledge of utility accounting and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform project-specific financial analysis using relevant assumptions and inputs.
• Evaluate potential regulatory treatments and assess their impact on the Company’s financial statements.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial information to management and internal stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and manage financial models for strategic financial planning and project analysis.
• Provide financial analysis supporting strategic corporate initiatives, including sales and marketing, regulatory matters, and budgeting.
• Prepare Financial Analysis responses to regulatory data requests.
• Participate on Company and systemwide teams addressing matters related to the Financial Analysis function.
• Work during storm restoration efforts and outside normal business hours as needed.

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.
• May be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time