Financial Analyst – APC Finance & Corporate Planning

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst position will support corporate business functions and will provide direction to key stakeholders 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 internal management 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
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 balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under intense workloads and pressure
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, Excel, Power Bi, PowerPoint, and Word

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2+ years of budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience highly desired
Experience working directly with Oracle suite of applications, PowerPlan, and/or other financial query and analysis tools highly desired
Accounting, budget, or financial planning and analysis experience working in the Utility or similar industry would be a plus
Commitment to exceptional customer service and support
Strength in communication and training for complex processes to peers and managers

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 a 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
Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT
Lead and/or manage special projects as required