JOB DESCRIPTION:

This job posting is for a Financial Analyst position in the Financial Planning organization at Southern Company. The Financial Planning organization is responsible for the development, maintenance, and communication of Southern Company’s consolidated financial plan. The plan is developed through engagement with multiple internal stakeholders including Southern Company’s various subsidiaries and executive management in order to establish and achieve financial objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or similar is required
• CPA, CFA, MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in finance, accounting or similar required
• Experience using complex financial models is preferred
• Experience in utility finance, accounting and rate making principles preferred
• Understanding of analytical and technical financial and accounting principles
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with peers and management at various levels

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the common financial statements and financial formulas
• Ability to define, incorporate and report on financial and/or non-financial key performance indicators
• Ability to perform variance analysis and reporting (e.g., actuals v. prior periods, actuals v. plan, actuals v. forecast, etc.)
• Understands broad implications of decisions and work activities
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills
• Application of critical thinking skills to learn complex financial models and convert that data into useful information for decision making
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and all levels of management including maintaining positive customer/client relationships
• Personal ownership and initiative
• Demonstrate organization and planning skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required

• Support the consolidation, analysis and reporting of financial plan projections for Southern Company and its subsidiaries
• Partner with subsidiary company personnel to develop and maintain the integrity of Southern Company’s financial plan
• Provide analytical support in assessing impacts to the Plan, including scenario analysis and strategic decision analysis
• Prepare forecast materials for executive management, board of directors, rating agencies, and investors
• Communicate with Southern Company and subsidiary leadership regarding opportunities/risks in achieving financial objectives that help shape our strategic narrative