Alabama Power Company · 2 days ago
Financial Analyst - AFT Budgeting (In-Office 4 Days/Wk)
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAlabama Power Company is part of Southern Company, a leading energy provider. The Financial Analyst position will focus on providing financial leadership, planning, and support to drive growth and operational excellence, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams and corporate partners.
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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
Qualification
Required
B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required
Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB
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 skill
Excellent computer skills - especially SmartView, Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, Excel, Power Point, and Word
Preferred
Experience in Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience desired
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Incentive program
Company
Alabama Power Company
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of It is a sub-organization of Southern Company.
Founded in 1906
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Peoples
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Moses Feagin
Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer
Recent News
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2025-11-04
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