Project Cost Analyst

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is for a Project Controls Cost Analyst supporting the Georgia Power Company (GPC) Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO). This role is critical in providing financial oversight, cost analysis, and reporting support for capital projects across the transmission system. The analyst will support key stakeholders working within the PMO. This could include project cost reviews, capital budget analysis, monthly forecasting, change management, budget submittments, accruals, correcting entries, and other related accounting and budgeting functions. The analyst will also be a part of a team developing reports and analyzing data to support the PMO team.

Requirements

• Understanding of GAAP and/or Project Cost Control Principles.
• Strong knowledge of financial/accounting principles and corporate guidelines.
• Effective communicator in cross-functional environments.
• Proficient in financial and enterprise systems such as PowerPlan, Oracle (Planning, Projects, AP), Maximo, Contruent, or similar.
• Skilled in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large data sets and provide actionable insights.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently without direct supervision.
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Models all aspects of Our Values.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and results-driven.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Positive team player with a customer-focused mindset.
• Embracing change and able to thrive in a continually changing environment.
• Ability to pivot quickly, remain flexible under pressure, and adapt their approach as priorities evolve.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, accurate work.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Advanced degree or CPA/PE/PMP certification is a plus but not required.
• experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring projects’ performance against budget baselines and milestones.
• Prepare budgets and perform financial analysis, reporting, and communication.
• Extract and develop regular and ad hoc reports from financial systems.
• Perform estimate-at-completion (EAC) analysis considering contract, expenditures and other trends.
• Ensure timely and accurate change management processes.
• Support month-end close activities: accruals, journal entries, cost transfers, and variance analysis.
• Lead and contribute to special projects as required.
• Identify and address gaps in documentation, training, and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support PMO objectives.
• Provide guidance on accounting, finance, and compliance matters.
• Occasional Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs are required.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level