JOB SUMMARY
This position is located within the Financial Planning & Analysis organization at Southern Company Gas. The focus of the role is to support the development of Gas’ strategic regulatory plan through the development and maintenance of strategic long-range regulatory and financial planning models. This role also supports strategic growth decisions within Gas’ regulated businesses through project analysis, revenue requirement modeling and rate case support.
Functional Expertise:
- Supports annual planning process, monthly forecasts and periodic internal reporting
- Supports regulatory policy, rate, and compliance filings
- Develops and maintains long-range financial models for regulated companies
- Develops financial analysis to support strategic growth objectives for regulated companies
- Develops management presentations highlighting rate case timing, revenue recovery mechanisms, pipeline investment opportunities and finance related matters
- Supports financial objectives by measuring performance against set targets
Southern Company Gas Business Acumen:
- Ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable information
- Analyzes financial and non-financial data to help drive business decisions
- Maintains an in-depth understanding of regulatory rules and frameworks
- Experience with cash flow and special project financial modeling standards
- Capable of interpreting, summarizing and presenting strategic results to management
Engagement:
- Fosters relationships with managers, peers, customers and is a team player
- Communicates effectively with all levels of business
- Influences business decisions by sharing analysis and expertise
Driving Results:
- Ensures regulatory planning models are accurate and up to date
- Ensures stakeholders are informed of regulatory planning and policy issues
- Ensures ethics and compliance issues stemming from or related to regulatory policy or planning activities are appropriately addressed
- Identifies process and areas for improvements
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related
Preferred: Utility, natural gas or other energy industry experience
Related Work Experience:
Required:
- 2-7 years’ experience in financial planning, financial analysis, regulatory planning, accounting, and/or financial strategy / valuation or related fields
- Experience with financial analysis / valuation models and the ability to troubleshoot issues
Preferred:
- Thorough understanding of revenue requirements
- Utility, natural gas or other energy industry experience
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
- Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities
- Ability to work independently yet keep management informed as appropriate
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- MS Excel – intermediate to advanced proficiency
Preferred:
- Knowledge of regulatory theory and practice as they relate to a local distribution company
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- The incumbent works in an office environment 4 days per week (Mon thru Thurs) at 10 Peachtree Place, Atlanta, GA and/or as additionally required
- The incumbent may be required to travel on an infrequent basis (0-5%). Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stays away from home for one or more nights
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 11900
Job Category: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
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