Financial Analyst - Plant Yates​/Wansley

Financial Analyst – AFT Budgeting Organization

* This job will be located at Plant Yates in Newnan and will support Plant Yates & Plant Wansley financials.

Location:

Plant Yates/Wansley – 708 Dyer Road Newnan, GA

*** As per current corporate policy, you will be required to be *
* IN THE OFFICE 4 days per week (Mon – Thu), and/or as additionally required.

*** Occasional Travel & extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is REQUIRED*
* without much advanced notice.

The Financial Analyst position will provide direction and training for Plant Yates and Plant Wansley to internal team for insight on and influence for financial business decisions that will drive growth, operational excellence, and process improvement including, target setting, reporting and analysis, planning and forecasting, & corporate financial direction. Provide financial leadership, planning, and support to help support 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 team and corporate partners to achieve these objectives. Be subject matter expert, act as financial liaison, and provide leadership associated with business units.

• B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required

• Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB

• Experience in Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience desired

• 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 manage stress and balance multiple priorities while producing high-quality work under intense workloads and pressure

• Possesses:

  • 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 Smart View, Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, Excel, Power Point, and Word

• Ability to understand complex processes to translate and provide education to internal team

• 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 the 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

• Keep compliance highly…