Financial Analyst, Team Lead (Level 6)
Please Note: This is a hybrid position and as per current GA Power Corp Policy, you will be required to be IN THE OFFICE a minimum of Four (4) days per week and/or as additionally required.
This position is based at Plant Scherer, 10986 Highway 87, Juliette, Georgia*
Responsible for leading a financial team that will deliver exceptional value to our business partners ensuring financial goals and targets are achieved as well as seeking opportunities to grow and develop to build a strong Financial Support Team.
This role will also be responsible for supervision of individual contributors, plant specific financial analyst duties, and serve as the liaison for all financial budgeting and reporting requests between for co-owners.
Key elements of this role include:
- Managing a strong, performance-focused team through performance planning, coaching, and development
- Providing insight and influence on financial business decisions that will drive growth and operational excellence including, target setting, reporting & analysis, planning and forecasting, and guiding the strategic direction across the Company
- Leading, developing and reviewing the annual budget and forecasts, including measuring financial performance vs targets, including weighing any risks/opportunities to the Company financials
- Preparing budgets, performing monthly cost analysis, identifying variance drivers and performing ad hoc financial analysis
- Preparing in-depth analysis into your business units to develop costing models that help streamline processes and to gain efficiencies
- Analyzing financial risks and opportunities and developing insights to guide the leadership team on financial decisions around business performance
- Addressing financial needs, profitability analysis, specific sensitivity/trending analysis, and metric related information
- Building strong working relationships with internal and external business partners to develop a deep understanding of the business
- Developing and delivering executive level presentations capable of clearly articulating the Company’s financial goals and objectives
- Identifying and leading opportunities for continuous improvement, sharing best practices, and engaging in team building and business learning opportunities
- Identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations
- Supporting regulatory filings and regulatory strategic analysis
- Supporting Storm restoration and logistical efforts, with an ability to lead the logistics efforts in a respective area and out of state
- Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics, as well as other business requirements, is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with a matrix organization and across cross-functional organizations
- Familiar with the preparation of General Ledgers, Basic Knowledge of FASB requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Understanding Company structure and industry, including concepts of revenue requirements and regulatory construct.
- Understanding Financial reporting concepts and proficiency in Financial Management systems and tools
- Demonstrated customer service and team focus
- Communicate with stakeholders in a clear and concise manner – demonstrates organizational savvy
- Commitment to continuous personal development and process improvement
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with proven focus on Excel and PowerPoint
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business – Accounting, Finance or Economics or four or more years of relevant experience. A professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA) or MBA a plus.
Behavioral Attributes
Models all aspects of Our Values. Understands broad implications of decisions and work activities, determines steps needed to achieve goals, exhibits a high degree of initiative and personal responsibility. Detailed, positive motivator, dependable, flexible, customer focused, team player, intelligent risk-taker, and results oriented. Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities. 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.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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: 13984
Job Category: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
