Strategic Finance Analyst – Planning & Forecasting

Southern Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company in Birmingham, AL seeks a Financial Analyst to provide budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support executive leadership and business units. You will analyze results, prepare projections, and communicate insights with accuracy and initiative.

Responsibilities include multi-year budgeting, variance analysis, and partnering with teams to meet targets while maintaining strong internal controls and data integrity. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance required.
• Knowledge of financial principles and cash flow analysis.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Minimum 1 year of budgeting, finance, accounting, or similar experience required.
• Prepare accurate and timely budget and projections.
• Financial analysis, guidance, and reporting (O&M, capital, revenue, affiliate billings).
• Accurate projection of earnings, affiliate billings, capital, and cash requirements.
• Develop annual 5-year budget with the assistance of key stakeholders.
• Support business partners ensuring all targets are met.
• Prepare analysis and reports for internal management and business units, as well as affiliate customers.
• Will be responsible for variance analysis for monthly, year to date, and annual reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Job description

Southern Company in Birmingham, AL seeks a Financial Analyst to provide budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support executive leadership and business units. You will analyze results, prepare projections, and communicate insights with accuracy and initiative.

Responsibilities include multi-year budgeting, variance analysis, and partnering with teams to meet targets while maintaining strong internal controls and data integrity. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.