Financial Budget Analyst

FINANCIAL BUDGET ANALYST

This position supports all aspects of the budget process, including, but not limited to, planning, development, analysis, and reporting of the Company’s financials to various stakeholders across the company.

• Development of the company’s annual budget

• Provide support and analysis to various stakeholders, including, but not limited to, business units, financial planning, accounting, regulatory, and other areas as needed

• Partner directly with business units to understand financial needs, provide budget guidance, and support sound business decision-making

• Help to identify financial issues and business risks

• Participate in company and system teams as needed to support initiatives and issues related to budget functions

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field

• Travel within the MPC service territory and as needed, within the Southern Company system

• In-person meetings with business unit customers

• Good judgment to make appropriate decisions

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to remain flexible while managing multiple projects with changing priorities

• Manage time effectively and have strong project management skills

• Team player

• Experience in Microsoft Excel and Power BI

• Role model for safe and ethical behaviors

• Demonstrates and promotes PCL, Intentional Inclusion, and Our Values

  Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response.
  
  Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet.
  
  Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services.

Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow.

Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit  .

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