Gas Budget Analyst (Southern Power Company)
Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA
The Gas Budget Analyst will provide overall Accounting and Budgeting expertise and analysis for Southern Power’s Gas Fleet. This position will lead the development of the 5-year capital & O&M budgets, prepare monthly variance analysis, and serve as a liaison between Southern Power’s Plants and Southern Power Finance and Accounting.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Capital and O&M budget creation, ownership and reporting responsibility for Southern Power’s 7 gas facilities
- Responsibility for actual to budget variance analysis and communication with functional and executive management
- Lead information system development, implementation and maintenance for Gas fleet
- Responsibility for budgeting tool and reporting solution development, implementation and maintenance for Gas fleet
- Consolidation responsibilities for capital and O&M for Southern Power’s generation fleet
- Liaison between Gas fleet and SPC Finance and Accounting
- Liaison between Property Accounting, the gas facilities, and SPC Financial Planning for LTSAs
- Ad hoc requests and projects
- Build strong working relationships to develop the deep business understanding necessary to draw conclusions, make recommendations, and respond to their needs with a customer service attitude
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education - bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related field required Experience - Previous budgeting and forecasting experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commitment to accuracy and detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with executive management, functional management, and other customers
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must be able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple work assignments
- Advanced computer skills with Excel and Power Point; experience with Oracle applications such as Maximo, SmartView/Hyperion, Planning, and/or ERP a plus
- Familiar with the preparation of General Ledgers, Basic Knowledge of FASB requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Must be able to consolidate, analyze, and summarize large amounts of data efficiently and effectively
- Previous analytical experience required
- Must be able to adapt to a continuously changing environment
- Must be a self-starter with desire for continuous improvement and strong interpersonal skills
Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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: 13416
Job Category: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Power
