Financial Analyst – APC Hydro Generation

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Financial Analyst position will provide direction and training to generation team partners and peers for insight on and influence of financial business decisions that will drive growth, operational excellence, and process improvement. Some duties include target setting, reporting and analysis, planning and forecasting, and corporate financial direction. Provide financial leadership, planning, and support for organizational goals to meet corporate and business unit goals and objectives; ensure compliance with policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations that govern our business; establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with generation partners, internal team, and corporate partners to achieve these objectives. Be a financial subject matter expert, act as a financial liaison, and provide financial leadership associated with 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
Possess: 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 Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, PowerPlan, Excel, PowerPoint, 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

2+ years of budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience highly desired
Prior Power Generation experience preferred, but not required
Experience of database systems, ERP, or similar experience highly desired

Responsibilities

Ability to understand complex processes to translate and provide education to internal teams
Be a self-starter to identify gaps in documentation, training, and reporting
Assist in creating reports as needed to support financial analysis across the organization
Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to develop the deep business understanding necessary to draw conclusions and make recommendations
Analyze financial risks and opportunities and develop insights to influence the organization’s business decisions
Analyze the business, identify issues and recommend solutions that improve the business unit's financial or operational performance in areas of responsibility
Understanding of Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting
Financial analysis, guidance, reporting, & communication (e.g., O&M, Capital, Asset Management, etc.)
Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of financial information
Making recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities
Develop 5-year budgets annually with the assistance of key stakeholders
Supporting your business unit ensuring that all targets are met
Keep compliance highly visible
Help management & supervision ensure employees understand and perform their roles & responsibilities and are knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures that govern their activities
Perform required control activities to ensure compliance
Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues
Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT
Assist in supporting other Generation business units as required
Lead and/or manage special projects as required
Occasional Travel and overnight stay for business needs is required