Financial Analyst

This role is part of the team responsible for accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and financial modeling for Non-kWh business lines. The position involves planning, prioritizing, and coordinating processes with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities may include supporting annual budget development, preparing month-end journal entries, analyzing income statements, capital analysis, and end-of-year financial projections. The role covers both regulated and unregulated revenues and expenses, as well as unregulated capital for the Lighting & Smart Services business line. Additional duties may involve account reconciliation, researching accounting issues, executing and testing internal controls, collaborating with internal and external auditors, and maintaining documentation. The position is also responsible for meeting reporting deadlines and quarterly financial reporting.

Major Responsibilities:

• Compile and report monthly financial analyses and projections.
• Communicate budgets, forecasts, and results clearly to management.
• Build positive relationships with managers, peers, and customers.
• Present complex financial topics to non-financial audiences, including executives.
• Spot improvement opportunities, share best practices, and support business growth.
• Resolve issues promptly.
• Analyze information and propose alternative solutions.
• Collaborate effectively in group problem-solving.
• Provide clear, concise communication to internal customers.

Candidates that meet the below criteria are encouraged to apply:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, engineering or other related degree required.

Experience:

• Over 5 years' experience in finance and accounting, including planning, modeling, and/or budgeting.
• Proficient in accounting practices, utility accounting, accruals, and statements.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent team player with effective interpersonal skills.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs.
• Experience with databases and ad hoc reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required; familiarity with Southern Company financial systems (JETS, PowerPlan, CSS, Oracle) preferred.

The successful candidate will report to a team that sits in the Alabama Power Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL. 

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama. 
For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
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 www.southerncompany.com. 

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be 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). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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.