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Job Summary:

This role develops financial budgets and forecasts that align with Southern Company Gas’ strategic objectives and providing accurate actionable analysis and reporting to help with maximizing profitability.

This position currently follows a hybrid work schedule and requires this role to be in office 2 – 3 days per week.

This position may be filled as Financial Analyst II or III. Individuals who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education, and certifications may be eligible for the more advanced position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supports business areas in plan creation (budgets, forecasts and strategic)

• Provides business area value added analysis and reporting (monthly variance reporting, trending, projections, presentations and ad-hoc analysis) to support business decision makers.

• Works with business area leaders to achieve desired results.

• Monitors results versus plan and works with business leaders to achieve desired results

• Supports business area needs (non-budget/finance) and analyzes financial and non-financial data to help drive business decisions

• Articulates results, variances and key drivers effectively

• Demonstrates knowledge of the business and industry in analyses and updates scenario models

• Develops recommendations and alternatives to meet objectives

• Collaborates with business area to understand trends and initiatives (current and future)

• Builds effective relationships with business area(s) supported

• Communicates effectively with all levels of the business area supported

• Influences business decisions by sharing analyses and expertise.

• Identifies process and/or profit improvements

Education and Experience

Required:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance

Related Work Experience:

Financial Analyst II

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

Financial Analyst III

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

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Ability to work independently while keeping management informed as appropriate

• Excellent communication skills

• Positive attitude and energy

• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities

• Maintain positive relationships with teammates and many different stakeholders

• Ability to communicate in a range of situations and people, i.e., from a high level in simple terms down to a detailed level with complex topics and information

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Working knowledge of Oracle and its budgeting and reporting systems or similar systems

• MS Excel – intermediate to advanced proficiency

• MS Office Suite – intermediate proficiency

• General knowledge of accounting

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.

Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of over four million U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to a supply of clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

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: 5331

Job Category: Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Atlanta Gas Light