Financial Analyst – APC Finance & Corporate Planning

Financial Analyst – APC Finance & Corporate Planning

This position is located at APC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL

The Financial Analyst position will support corporate business functions and will provide direction to key stakeholders and peers for insight on and influence of financial business decisions that will drive growth, operational excellence, and process improvement. Some duties include target setting, reporting and analysis, planning and forecasting, and corporate financial direction.

Provide financial leadership, planning, and support for organizational goals to meet corporate and business unit goals and objectives; ensure compliance with policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations that govern our business; establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with internal management and corporate partners to achieve these objectives. Be a financial subject matter expert, act as a financial liaison, and provide financial leadership associated with business units.

• B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required
• Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB
• Preferred 2+ years of budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience highly desired
• Experience working directly with Oracle suite of applications, Power Plan, and/or other financial query and analysis tools highly desired
• Accounting, budget, or financial planning and analysis experience working in the Utility or similar industry would be a plus

• Commitment to exceptional customer service and support
• 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 (Power Plan, Oracle Planning, Oracle Projects, Oracle AP, Maximo, etc.)
• Ability to 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, Excel, Power Bi, PowerPoint, and Word

• 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 a 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
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT
• Lead and/or manage special projects as required

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
  • Performance Pay Program
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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.