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 resulting impacts on the Company’s financial statements. The role prepares, analyzes, and presents financial information to MPC management and other internal stakeholders, and develops, maintains, and manages financial models for strategic financial planning and project analysis. It also supports strategic corporate initiatives—including sales and marketing, regulatory matters, and budgeting—and prepares financial analysis responses to regulatory data requests. The analyst participates on Company and systemwide teams addressing matters related to the Financial Analysis function. Storm support is required for all roles at Mississippi Power, including working 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, including the 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.
• 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 impacts on the Company’s financial statements.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial information to MPC management and other internal stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and manage financial models used 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.
• Provide storm support during restoration efforts, including working outside normal business hours as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time