Financial Analyst (Engineering & Construction)
Description
Job Responsibilities
This position will reside in the Project and Financial Controls organization and provide financial analysis and reporting support for the Engineering and Construction departments, which includes preparation of the annual capital budget, quarterly reforecast, monthly financial reporting and analysis, and rate case support.
This position will work closely with the Engineering and Construction department leaders to ensure business targets are met, prudent and proper financial budget tracking and reporting, review and analyze financial budget trends and variances, provide explanations of variances, monitor commissioning of assets, develop financial comparisons and forecasts, support regulatory filings, commitments, requests, and reporting, etc.
This is a highly analytical position, which involves the compilation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of complex financial information. It requires attention to detail, a high-level of accuracy, and coordination with leaders across the Southern Company Gas enterprise.
Functional Expertise:
Prepares annual capital budget, quarterly reforecasts, and monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and variance explanations
Supports preparation and maintenance of the 10-year capital plan
Creates monthly financial reports and visual presentation of financial data
Provides ad-hoc financial reports and analysis; reviews and analyzes trends and variances; provides explanation of variances; researches expenditures; develops financial comparisons and forecasts
Supports regulatory filings, commitments, requests, and reporting
Supports financial system upgrade initiatives
Develops, documents, and enforces procedures for capital budget planning, prioritizing, and reporting
Provides backup support to Sr. Analyst, Business Support on the Project and Financial Controls team
Qualifications:
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- BA/BS/BBA in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, or related field
Preferred:
- AACE, CPA, CMA, CISA, CFE; or similar recognized organization
Related Work Experience:
Required:
2 – 5 years finance, accounting, audit, or project controls
Experience in energy sector, especially natural gas/pipelines, natural gas storage, or process plant development
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle ERP, PowerPlan, or UI Planner
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
MS Office – advanced proficiency, especially Excel
Advance knowledge of financial reporting, modeling, analysis, and forecasting
Knowledge of accounting fundamentals and audit concepts, practices, and procedures
Effective planning and organizational
Accounting concepts – intermediate proficiency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
Ability to complete assignment with a high-level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to support multiple resources and adapt to changing priorities
Potential for extended hours during critical activities
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of millions of U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.
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 Field: Engineering
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Southern Company Gas
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): No
Work Location(s):
AGLR Corporate Office - 10 Peachtree Place NE (10AtlantaCODE)
10 Peachtree Place NE
Atlanta, 30309
Req ID: GAS2004244