This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring financial activities at Lindsay Hill/Central Alabama Generating Facilities including the accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes; assisting in the operational business process; and analyzing cost in a manner useful to management for decision making.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide financial analysis and support to the Plant Lead Team.
- Develop ten-year budgets with the assistance of key stakeholders including Plant System Owners, Engineers and Management.
- Research and report monthly/yearly actual to budget variances and trends to plant management and corporate support.
- Provide quantitative analysis and financial evaluation for capital or O&M expenditures.
- Support regulatory data requests and audit requests.
- Support APC Generation Corporate and Financial Planning on assignments such as project monitoring, unitization of major assets, and other special projects.
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, sharing best practices, and business learning opportunities to support successful implementation and adoption of Enterprise Foundations
- Building strong working relationships with internal and external business partners to develop a deep understanding of the business
Candidates that meet the below criteria are encouraged to apply:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
- Preferred 5+ years of relevant work experience in the field of accounting, budgeting, forecasting
- Work experience in utility operations is preferred
- Experience of database systems, ERP, or similar experience highly desired
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of accounting, engineering, finance, economics or another business-related field is preferred
Knowledge:
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Tableau preferred.
- Ability to make recommendations to management based on financial trends and projections.
- Understanding of budgeting, cost tracking and financial projection techniques and methods.
- Understanding of capital project management and large OM project management
Skills:
- Excellent analytical, accounting, budgeting, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Operations experience in an industrial setting is a plus.
- Personal ownership, initiative and leadership.
- Ability to work independently, as well as under direct supervision or in a team environment.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple assignments with changing priorities.
Other Requirements
- Driver’s license required.
- Extended hours required when needed.
- Occasional travel required, including some overnight.
- In-office four days per week with one day per week telecommuting if workload and in-office meetings allow.
- Commutable distance of Billingsley in Autauga County, Alabama required.
Please ensure that your application is fully completed by the stated deadline. Additionally, please remember to attach an updated copy of your resume in order to be considered for this position.
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: 16948
Job Category: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Alabama Power
