Southern Company · 5 hours ago
Financial Analyst – Power Delivery (PD)
Birmingham, AL, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid LevelSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving millions of customers across the Southeast. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to support Power Delivery by providing accounting and financial support, assisting in budget preparation and monitoring, and conducting variance analysis.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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 Birmingham required
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
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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