Strategic Financial Analyst: Planning & Forecasting

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Services in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis to deliver budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across the organization. You will work with executives to communicate results and support business decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and hands-on experience in budgeting and financial reporting, with strong Excel skills and the ability to partner with stakeholders. This position is full-time and on-site in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures
• Firm grasp of net income and cash flow analysis
• Minimum 1 year of budgeting, finance, accounting, or similar experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate budget and projections with financial analysis, guidance, and reporting
• Develop annual 5-year budget with key stakeholders
• Support business partners ensuring targets are met
• Prepare analysis and reports for internal management, business units, and affiliate customers
• Variance analysis for monthly, year-to-date, and annual reporting
• Maintain lease information, including payments and revenues
• Build relationships with internal and external partners to respond to needs
• Analyze business challenges and opportunities to improve financial or operational performance

Skills

Stress management

Big-picture thinking

Questioning skills

Frustration resilience

Confidentiality

Accountability

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

PowerBI

Job description

Southern Company Services in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis to deliver budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across the organization. You will work with executives to communicate results and support business decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and hands-on experience in budgeting and financial reporting, with strong Excel skills and the ability to partner with stakeholders. This position is full-time and on-site in Atlanta.