Financial Analyst Power Delivery (PD) [Tuscaloosa]

Power Delivery Accountant

This position supports Power Delivery by being responsible for providing accounting and financial support as well as assisting in the preparation and monitoring of the Power Delivery Budget. Expectations include monthly reporting and variance analysis, providing monthly cash flow projections that will aid in monthly and year-end budget projections, compiling and submitting financial information to Corporate & Regulatory Planning, providing budget and financial information for Power Delivery Management, and participating in the budget prioritization process. The candidate is expected to utilize various databases and financial applications.

This position is responsible for analyzing the business, identifying issues, and recommending solutions that improve the business unit's budget/financial or operational performance in areas of responsibility including, but not limited to:

• Prepare monthly actual/budget and projection reports.
• Provide budget variance explanations and summary reports to management.
• Collaborate with Finance & Corporate Planning peers and Power Delivery customers to ensure proper budgeting.
• Prepare documentation for the PD monthly budget meetings and prioritization meetings.
• Lead data collection and revision of the budget and projections.
• Budget/financial research, analysis, planning, preparation, monitoring, etc.
• Provide budgeting and accounting services and training for Power Delivery clients.
• Ensure accurate accounting & providing general accounting services.
• Provide management with analysis and information to help with allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities.
• Provide accounting guidance and data to Financial Planning for development of financial models.
• Keep compliance highly visible. Perform required control activities and audits to ensure compliance with internal controls, processes, and procedures.
• Lead and/or manage special projects as required.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with business unit and corporate partners.
• Support your business unit ensuring that all budget / cost targets are met.

Job Qualifications

• A 4-year bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• Southern Company budgeting experience is preferred.
• Experience in Utility Industry Budgeting & Accounting Organization preferred.
• Experience in Budget preparation, reporting, and analysis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to develop and maintain complex Excel Pivot Tables.
• Proficiency with PowerPlan and/or Oracle Cloud applications a plus.
• Utility or FERC accounting experience a plus.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, auditing, costing and financial principles
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and written and oral communications skills.
• Must exhibit a positive attitude and be a team player, self-motivated, and energetic, and innovative.
• Must be willing to take full responsibility for duties and work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and constantly shifting priorities.

Other Requirements:

• Driver's license required.
• Extended hours required when needed.
• Occasional travel required, including some overnight.
• In-office four days per week with one day per week telecommuting if workload and in-office meetings allow.
• Commutable distance of Tuscaloosa required.