Financial Analyst

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

28d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY The Financial Analyst role on the Economic Services team plays a crucial role in informing companywide decision-making and strategy formulation particularly related to the Company’s growth opportunities. As the company enters an exciting period of unprecedented growth, this role will provide key insights on the company’s pipeline of large prospective customers and their role in the broader compilation of the sales and revenues forecast. While growing demand presents exciting opportunities, it also introduces new uncertainties. The incumbent will play a crucial role in providing insights supporting key decisions on the assessment of the risks relative to the opportunities provided by our large load pipeline. While technical and quantitative skills are of crucial importance for the successful candidate, communication and collaboration are of equal importance. This role is responsible for the compilation and analysis of critical large load pipeline information. This includes quarterly reforecasts of large load sales and revenues in support of the company’s regulatory requirements, tracking of materialization of large loads, and consolidation of Southern Company large load pipeline information. As a member of the Economic Services and Analysis team, the incumbent will also contribute to the monthly reporting of sales and revenue variances, quarterly earnings call support and broader communication of economic analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field required
• 2 -5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, pricing and rates, system planning or a related field, with a proven track record of supporting executive-level leadership.
• Must have hands-on experience with financial modeling and/or forecasting revenue.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with strong understanding of utility finance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information to diverse audiences in concise terms.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in project management, including leading cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis
• Must have strong MS Excel skills
• Adaptability and quick learning capabilities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Sales/Revenue Forecasting: Collaborate across functions to compile accurate quarterly updates to Georgia Power’s pipeline of large load customers and translate into sales and revenue forecasts
• Large Load Consolidation: Collaborate across the system to gather a detailed lens into Southern Company’s portfolio of prospective large load customers in support of key decision making and external communications
• Variance Tracking : Collaborate across functions to stand up an efficient and insightful process into tracking materialization of large-load customers relative to forecasts and contractual obligations
• Regulatory Support : Develop, advise on, and coordinate the submission of documentation for regulatory proceedings including IRPs, RFPs, and Rate Cases. Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the company, including pricing, planning, forecasting, economic analysis, and energy efficiency departments, to ensure comprehensive filing of regulatory proceedings. Support witnesses and facilitate the successful approval of company requests by the respective public service commissions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees