Financial Analyst – Financial Planning

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This job posting is for a Financial Analyst position in the Financial Planning organization at Southern Company. The Financial Planning organization is responsible for the development, maintenance, and communication of Southern Company’s consolidated financial plan. The plan is developed through engagement with multiple internal stakeholders including Southern Company’s various subsidiaries and executive management in order to establish and achieve financial objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Support the consolidation, analysis and reporting of financial plan projections for Southern Company and its subsidiaries

- Partner with subsidiary company personnel to develop and maintain the integrity of Southern Company's financial plan

- Provide analytical support in assessing impacts to the Plan, including scenario analysis and strategic decision analysis

- Prepare forecast materials for executive management, board of directors, rating agencies, and investors

- Communicate with Southern Company and subsidiary leadership regarding opportunities/risks in achieving financial objectives that help shape our strategic narrative

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or similar is required

- CPA, CFA, MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in finance, accounting or similar required

- Experience using complex financial models is preferred

- Experience in utility finance, accounting and rate making principles preferred

- Understanding of analytical and technical financial and accounting principles

- Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with peers and management at various levels

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

- Knowledge of the common financial statements and financial formulas

- Ability to define, incorporate and report on financial and/or non-financial key performance indicators

- Ability to perform variance analysis and reporting (e.g., actuals v. prior periods, actuals v. plan, actuals v. forecast, etc.)

- Understands broad implications of decisions and work activities

- Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills

- Application of critical thinking skills to learn complex financial models and convert that data into useful information for decision making

- Effective oral and written communication skills

- Ability to communicate effectively with peers and all levels of management including maintaining positive customer/client relationships

- Personal ownership and initiative

- Demonstrate organization and planning skills

- Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment

- Demonstrate attention to detail

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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: 14084

Job Category: Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services