Profitability & Economic Analysis Analyst

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Profitability & Economic Analysis Analyst is responsible for economic modeling, margin analysis, and pricing evaluations that support strategic customer programs, large-load and special contract opportunities, regulatory filings, and long-term planning. The candidate must be able to understand, interpret, and apply economic concepts, as well as communicate results to peers and management for the purpose of facilitating the decision-making processes. This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Power Contracts, Regulatory, Resource Planning, Planning and Regulatory Support, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Experience using and designing complex Excel models
Knowledge of financial metrics, financial reports, marginal economic theory, utility costs, and revenue requirements
Understanding of electrical end-use energy usage and demand requirements, as well as system planning assumptions
Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbally) complex analyses and data
Ability to work independently and be willing to take leadership roles as needed
Proven ability as a self-starter and performing successfully under deadlines

Nice To Haves

Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field of study preferred
Master’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and support financial and economic analysis cases using the PRICEM model (marginal costing model)
Design and perform ad hoc financial and economic analysis for new marketing programs, energy efficiency and demand response programs, and other programs
Support regulatory filing requirements of the Alabama Public Service Commission
Support planning and goal-setting for APC Customer Solutions
Work in cross-functional teams to analyze and communicate customer contract analytics and profitability
Lead and participate in System and APC teams related to marginal economic modeling and assumptions required in decision analysis