Financial Analyst - Gulfport, MS

Major responsibilities of the job include:

• Prepare, analyze, and present financial information to MPC's Management and other groups within the Company.
• Develop, maintain, and manage financial modeling systems used for strategic financial planning activities and project analysis.
• Provide financial analysis in support of strategic corporate initiatives including sales & marketing, regulatory and budget.
• Prepare responses from the Financial Analysis function for regulatory data requests.
• Participate on Company and system teams as required on issues related to the Financial Analysis function.

Major responsibilities of the job include:

• Prepare, analyze, and present financial information to MPC's Management and other groups within the Company.
• Develop, maintain, and manage financial modeling systems used for strategic financial planning activities and project analysis.
• Provide financial analysis in support of strategic corporate initiatives including sales & marketing, regulatory and budget.
• Prepare responses from the Financial Analysis function for regulatory data requests.
• Participate on Company and system teams as required on issues related to the Financial Analysis function.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required. Advanced degree or CPA desired.

2+ years of Accounting/Finance experience preferred

- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with changing priorities and produce timely results

• Ability to effectively respond to changing business needs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products - particularly utilizing Excel spreadsheets and models
• Basic project management skills
• Working knowledge of utility accounting and regulatory framework preferred

Must exhibit principle centered leadership and demonstrate behaviors consistent with Our Values:
Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

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. Mississippi Power 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…