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Southern Company (Georgia Power Company) Financial Analyst - AFT Budgeting - Atlanta, GA in Atlanta, Georgia
412102BR
Auto req ID:
412102BR
Company:
Southern Company (Georgia Power Company)
Job Code:
Finance_ Finance
Job Description:
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Financial Analyst - AFT Budgeting Organization
PLEASE NOTE ALL THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO APPLYING:
As per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN THE OFFICE @ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, GA a minimum of three (3) days per week . (The preferred days are Monday's, Tuesday's & Thursday's)
Occasional Travel & extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is REQUIRED without much advanced notice.
Relocation assistance MAY be offered IF needed & IF you qualify.
Summary of Position Duties
This posting is for 2 Financial Analyst positions – one will support the Power Delivery organization and the other will support Corporate business unit functions.
The Financial Analyst will provide direction to key stakeholders and peers for insight on and influence for financial business decisions that will drive growth, operational excellence, and process improvement. Some duties include, target setting, reporting and analysis, planning and forecasting, and corporate financial direction.
Provide financial leadership, planning, and support for organizational goals to meet corporate and business unit goals and objectives; ensure compliance with policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations that govern our business; establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with internal team and corporate partners to achieve these objectives. Be a subject matter expert, act as a financial liaison, and provide leadership associated with business units.
Major Role Responsibilities
Ability to understand complex processes to translate and provide education to internal teams.
Be a self-starter to identify gaps in documentation, training, and reporting.
Assist in creating reports as needed to support financial analysis across the organization.
Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to develop the deep business understanding necessary to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
Analyze financial risks and opportunities and develop insights to influence the organization’s business decisions.
Analyze the business, identify issues and recommend solutions that improve the business unit's financial or operational performance in areas of responsibility.
Provide Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting
Financial analysis, guidance, reporting, & communication (e.g., O&M, Capital, Asset Management, etc.)
Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of financial information
Making recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities
Develop 5-year budgets annually with the assistance of key stakeholders
Supporting your business unit ensuring that all targets are met
Participate in month-end closing processes which may include accruing costs, booking journals and cost transfers, and completing account reconciliations
Keep compliance highly visible
Help management & supervision ensure employees understand and perform their roles & responsibilities and are knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures that govern their activities
Perform required control activities to ensure compliance
Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues
Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT
Lead and/or manage special projects as required
Occasional Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is required
Position Title:
Financial Analyst - AFT Budgeting - Atlanta, GA
Job Category:
Finance
Minimum Education Required:
High School/GED
City*:
Atlanta
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Job Experience and Education
B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required
Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB
Preferred 5 years of Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience highly desired
Experience of database systems, ERP, or similar experience highly desired
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures
Familiarity with General Accounting Procedures and Corporate Guidelines
Strength in communication and training for complex processes to peers and managers
Firm grasp of key financial concepts- Net income, EPS, cash flow analysis, revenue requirements
Working knowledge of financial management information systems and tools (PowerPlan, Oracle Planning, Oracle Projects, Oracle AP, Maximo, etc.)
Ability to manage stress and balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under intense workloads and pressure
Possess:
Strategic thinking and planning skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated accounting and finance skill
Excellent computer skills - especially Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, Excel, PowerBi, Power Point, and Word
Behavioral Attributes
Models all aspects of Our Values
Understands broad implications of decisions and work activities, determines steps needed to achieve goals, exhibits a high degree of initiative and personal responsibility
Detailed, positive motivator, dependable, flexible, customer focused, team player, intelligent risk-taker, and results-oriented
State*:
Georgia