This posting is to fill a Financial Analyst position within the APC Finance and Corporate Planning Team. The position will be responsible for supporting various Business Units ensuring their financial reporting and analysis objectives are met.
Job Responsibilities
- Play a key role in implementing Enterprise Foundations related reporting and analysis
- Preparing in-depth analysis 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 O&M and Capital reporting 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
- Support regulated and unregulated business units for analysis and reporting
- Identifying and leading opportunities for continuous improvement, sharing best practices, and engaging in team building and business learning opportunities
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent or four or more years of relevant experience.
Job Experience
- Experience in utility accounting, finance or related field
- Experience in financial planning, analysis, and budgeting preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel based models and pivot tables required
- Working knowledge of utility accounting and finance to meet FERC requirements
- Experience with JETS, PowerPlan, and other Southern Company accounting applications a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated understanding and application of utility finance, profitability, economics, and budgeting
- Knowledgeable on Financial principals such as net income, earnings per share, cash flow analysis, and revenue requirements
- A high level of proficiency in applying GAAP, FERC, budget concepts, and regulatory accounting principals preferred
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities
- Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners, and is a team player
- Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with peers and management at various levels
- Possesses technical competence and analytical skills including problem solving
- Ability to develop and deliver concise oral, written, and visual presentations appropriate for diverse audiences
- Ability to think strategically, innovate, implement tactically and make timely decisions
- Demonstrate Our Values
Other Requirements:
- Drivers’ license required
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
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: 15843
Job Category: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Alabama Power
