Financial Analyst – APC Finance & Corporate Planning

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst position will support corporate business functions and 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. 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 objectives; ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations; establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with internal management and corporate partners to achieve these objectives. Act as a financial liaison and subject‑matter expert for 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
• Experience working directly with Oracle suite of applications, Power Plan, and/or other financial query and analysis tools
• Accounting, budget, or financial planning and analysis experience in the utility or similar industry is 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
• Strong communication and training skills 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
• 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

• 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 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
• Identify issues and recommend solutions that improve the business unit’s financial or operational performance
• Understand budget preparation and financial reporting
• Provide financial analysis, guidance, reporting, and communication (e.g., O&M, capital, asset management)
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of financial information
• Make recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost‑saving opportunities
• Develop 5‑year budgets annually with assistance of key stakeholders
• Support the business unit to ensure all targets are met
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within the organization
• Lead and/or manage special projects as required

• Competitive pay
• 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.