Financial Analyst

Description

Southern Company is a leading producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, and we approach each day as a vital step in building the future of energy. At Southern Company we are always looking ahead, and our innovations in the industry-from new nuclear to deployment of electric transportation and renewables -help brighten the lives and businesses of millions of customers nationwide.

This position supports financial planning, analysis, regulatory and budgeting needs for Southern Company and its subsidiaries.

Responsibilities include:

• Understand, develop, maintain, and effectively use the UIPlanner models to support the needs of the various Southern Company subsidiaries
• Train, transition, and support users on the Enterprise Foundation UIPlanner Models
• Continuously examine and improve processes and tools used throughout supported organizations
• Provide timely solutions to ad hoc requests from the subsidiaries
• Build and sustain trusted relationships and communicate effectively based on the audience

This position will be located at the Southern Company Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field (Required)

Experience:

• 0-2 years of experience in accounting, finance, engineering, or related field

• Experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, or regulatory are a plus

• Experience with Excel based models or reporting systems are a plus

• Understanding of utility finance, accounting and rate making principles are a plus

• Knowledge of database systems and programming are a plus

• Experience using UIPlanner models are a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of utility accounting, finance and rate making principles

• Ability to develop, run and critique sophisticated financial models

• Ability to analyze current processes, identify issues, and recommend solutions

• Ability to build effective relationships with team and other groups

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong organization and documentation skills

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. #LI

Job Field: Accounting & Auditing

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): No

Work Location(s):

Southern Company Headquarters - 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW (30ATLANTA)

30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW

Atlanta, 30308

Req ID: SCS2010795