Please Note: This position will be filled out of the APC Corporate Headquarters and will be required to be in the office three days per week.

Occasional Travel and overnight stay for business needs as required.

Summary of Position Duties

The Financial Analyst position will prepare monthly reports submitted to the Alabama Public Service Commission Staff comparing actual to budget cost information for the Company's various recovery mechanisms. This involves significant communication with the other financial analysts in the department. This position will also support the Budget Manager in the review and analysis of accounting transactions to ensure the Company's costs are being recorded correctly so that they are being captured in the appropriate rate recovery mechanism. The Financial Analyst will also assist the Budget Manager in reviewing the practices and processes utilized within the Budgeting organization provide the appropriate level of controls to ensure the desired level of accuracy of the budget and the related budget-to-actual reporting.

Another significant responsibility of the Financial Analyst Position will be supporting the regularly scheduled departmental training sessions ensuring topics are scheduled in advance and the presentation material is reviewed by management as necessary. Additionally, this ongoing to manage the internally developed Budget Analyst Training Curriculum. This will include, 1) maintaining the Training TEAMS Site, 2) ensuring that the training material is kept current, being revised as necessary, 3) ensuring the appropriate subject matter experts (SME's) are assigned to each topic within the training material, and 4) introducing new employees to the department to the training curriculum and showing them how to navigate the material.

Major Role Responsibilities:

• Ability to understand complex processes to apply to produce accurate reporting of information to internal and external customers
• Be a self-starter to identify gaps in documentation, training materials, and reporting
• Serve as the primary coordinator of all training activities and materials applicable to the individuals in the department regarding budgeting and financial reporting responsibilities.
• Assist in creating reports as needed to support financial analysis across the organization
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to develop the 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
• Understanding Alabama Power's regulatory framework and requirements of the various recovery mechanisms the Company utilizes to recover its cost to provide electric service from customers
• Understanding of Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting
  • Gaining a level of knowledge of these activities/processes to be able to ensure effective controls are in place to produce the desired level of accuracy
  • Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of financial information
  • Continually seeking opportunities for increased efficiencies and cost savings
  • Develop 5-year budgets for certain corporate items annually with the assistance of subject matter experts
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT
• Lead and/or manage special projects as required

Job Experience and Education

• B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field required
• Basic understanding of Accounting and Budgeting principles
• Preferred 2+ years of Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, or similar experience highly desired
• Experience of database systems, ERP, or similar experience highly desired

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to exceptional customer service and support
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures
• Familiarity with General Accounting Procedures and Corporate Guidelines
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Understanding of key financial concepts such as 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 manage stress and balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under intense workloads and pressure
• Possess:
  • 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, PowerPoint, and Word