Alabama Power Company · 8 hours ago
Financial Analyst – APC Hydro Generation
Birmingham, AL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAlabama Power Company is a leading energy provider serving 1.5 million customers across Alabama. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial leadership and support for organizational goals, ensuring compliance with policies and establishing effective relationships with internal and external partners.
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Responsibilities
Ability to understand complex processes to translate and provide education to internal teams
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 in supporting other Generation business units as required
Lead and/or manage special projects as required
Occasional Travel and overnight stay for 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
Ability to manage stress and balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under intense workloads and pressure
Possess 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 Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, PowerPlan, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Preferred
Preferred 2+ years of budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience highly desired
Prior Power Generation experience preferred, but not required
Experience of database systems, ERP, or similar experience highly 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.
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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