Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Socket.dev; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial results and analysis to support reporting, budgeting, planning, and forecast that meet Company goals and objectives.

The role involves working with executives and across the company to analyze, research, prepare, and communicate financial information, including variance analysis for monthly and annual reporting. Bachelor's degree and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills are required, PowerBI is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field requiring application of analytical techniques required
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures
• Firm grasp of key financial concepts including net income and cash flow analysis

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
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to respond to their needs
• Analyze business challenges and opportunities, oftentimes through special projects, and provide solutions to achieve financial targets and improve financial or operational performance
• Maintain lease information, including payments and revenues

Job description

Southern Company is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial results and analysis to support reporting, budgeting, planning, and forecast that meet Company goals and objectives.

The role involves working with executives and across the company to analyze, research, prepare, and communicate financial information, including variance analysis for monthly and annual reporting. Bachelor's degree and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills are required, PowerBI is a plus.