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Alabama Power Company · 1 week ago

Financial Analyst - AFT Budgeting

Columbus, GA, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Alabama Power Company is a leading energy provider, and they are seeking a Financial Analyst to provide direction and training for financial business decisions. The role involves financial leadership, planning, and support to meet organizational goals while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Ability to understand complex processes to translate and provide education to internal team

Be a self-starter to identify gaps in documentation, training, and reporting

Assist in creating reports as needed to support financial analysis across the organization

Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to develop the deep business understanding necessary to draw conclusions and make recommendations

Analyze financial risks and opportunities and develop insights to influence the organization’s business decisions

Analyze the business, identify issues and recommend solutions that improve the business unit's financial or operational performance in areas of responsibility

Understanding of Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting

Financial analysis, guidance, reporting, & communication (e.g., O&M, Capital, Asset Management, etc.)

Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of financial information

Making recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities

Develop 5-year budgets annually with the assistance of key stakeholders

Supporting your business unit ensuring that all targets are met

Keep compliance highly visible

Help management & supervision ensure employees understand and perform their roles & responsibilities and are knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures that govern their activities

Perform required control activities to ensure compliance

Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues

Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT

Assist with special projects as required

Occasional Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is required

Storm Logistics responsibilities including securing hotels, food, & other requirements in support of power restoration (will require working evenings & weekends when needed)

Qualification

BudgetingFinancial analysisAccounting principlesGAAP knowledgeFinancial management systemsAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyOracle proficiencySmartView proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsStrategic thinking

Required

B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business field required

Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB

Experience in Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience desired

Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures

Familiarity with General Accounting Procedures and Corporate Guidelines

Strength in communication and training for complex processes to peers and managers

Firm grasp of key financial concepts- Net income, EPS, cash flow analysis, revenue requirements

Working knowledge of financial management information systems and tools (PowerPlan, Oracle Planning, Oracle Projects, Oracle AP, Maximo, etc.)

Ability to manage stress and balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under intense workloads and pressure

Possesses strategic thinking and planning skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Creative analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated accounting and finance skills

Excellent computer skills - especially SmartView, Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, Excel, Power Point, and Word