Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst (Southern Power Company)

Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA

The SPC Budget Analyst is a strategic financial partner for Southern Power’s business units. This role leads budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement processes. It provides actionable insights to leadership and serves as a liaison between Southern Power’s business units and Southern Power Finance and Accounting.

• Partner with business leaders to develop 5-year budgets for capital and operating expenditures and current year forecasts, ensuring alignment between strategic business goals and financial plans
• Facilitate budget reviews and present results to leadership audiences
• Perform monthly variance analysis and analyze financial and operational drivers impacting performance to provide actionable insights
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and guidance to support business decision-making and organizational performance
• Develop presentations highlighting key risks and opportunities for non-financial stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and value creation
• Provide financial support for long-term agreements, contracts, and capital investments
• Respond to business unit leadership ad hoc requests with high-quality analysis and recommendations
• Suggest, support, and implement enhancements to budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processes
• Serve as liaison between finance, accounting, and operational business unit teams, building collaborative relationships with a customer service attitude

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field (required)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or accounting
• Experience in the utility industry is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with commitment to accuracy and understanding
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with executive management, business unit leaders, and other customers
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple work assignments
• Experience with Oracle applications such as Maximo, Smart View/Hyperion, Planning, and/or ERP is a plus
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Previous analytical experience required
• Ability to consolidate, analyze, and summarize large amounts of data efficiently and effectively
• Ability to adapt to a continuously changing environment
• Self‑starter with desire for continuous improvement and strong interpersonal skills

Eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

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.