Financial Analyst II, III or Sr.

Job Summary:

This position focuses on providing budget planning, forecasting and analysis for Southern Company Gas. This role primarily supports the EVP and Chief Operating Officer area including but not limited to, Compliance and Technical Service, Operations Support and Gas Operations. This position requires strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to work closely with business unit leaders to analyze and assess potential financial risks and opportunities.

Please note, this position is part of a job family.

The position may be filled at the Financial Analyst II (Level 3). Financial Analyst III (Level 4) or Financial Analyst, Senior (Level 5). Individuals who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education and certifications may be eligible for the advanced grade.

Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities by Competency

Functional Expertise:

• Provide monthly variance reporting, trending, projections, presentations, and ad-hoc analysis to support FP&A leadership and the business leaders of the supported organizations
• Participate in the monthly close process including preparation of accruals, journal entries, reconciliations and other normal closing responsibilities as needed
• Serve as the financial lead for the business as related to the annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, and periodic internal reporting for the organization
• Work closely with business area leaders to achieve desired financial and operational results
• Assess financial performance against target, including risks and opportunities to the plan
• Performs financial and ad-hoc analysis as requested including monitoring full income statement including margin, operating expenses, other income and net income
• Works with business and FP&A leadership to evaluate and manage requests for additional funding throughout the fiscal year

Business Acumen:

• Analyzes financial and non-financial data to help drive business decisions
• Articulates results, variances and key drivers effectively
• Understands financial accounting standards and procedures and is comfortable with accruals, journal entries and reconciliations
• Develops recommendations and alternatives to meet objectives
• Demonstrates knowledge of the business and industry in analyses

Engagement:

• Fosters relationships with managers, peers, customers and is a team player
• Communicates effectively with all levels of business
• Influences business decisions by sharing analyses and expertise

Driving Results:

• Monitors results versus plan and works with business leaders to achieve desired results
• Identifies process and/or profit improvements

Qualifications

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

• BS/BA degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or other requiring application of analytical techniques

Preferred:

• MBA or CPA/CFA
• Energy company experience

Related Work Experience:

Required:

Financial Analyst II

• 2-4 years experience in financial planning, financial analysis, regulatory planning, and/or accounting or related fields

Financial Analyst III

• 4-6 years experience in financial planning, financial analysis, regulatory planning, and/or accounting or related fields

Senior Financial Analyst

• 7+ years experience in financial planning, financial analysis, regulatory planning, and/or accounting or related fields
• Experience working with senior executives individual and team basis

Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities
• Ability to work independently yet keep management informed as appropriate
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Understanding of ERP/Financial systems and databases
• Knowledge of Oracle Planning

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Hybrid work environment, in the office onsite

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.