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Budget Analyst or Sr. Budget Analyst

Southerncompany ¡ Atlanta, GA, United States
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Budget Analyst or Sr. 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. This role will mainly support renewable power generation facilities. 

 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Support budgeting activities for Southern Power’s renewable generation facilities, including partnership requirements 

  • Partner with business leaders to development of 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

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field (required)

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or accounting 

  • Experience in utility industry is a plus

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 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

  • Must be able to work in a team environment

  • Must be able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple work assignments

  • Experience with Oracle applications such as Maximo, SmartView/Hyperion, Planning, and/or ERP is a plus

  • Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles 

  • Previous analytical experience required

  • Must be able to consolidate, analyze, and summarize large amounts of data efficiently and effectively

  • Must be able to adapt to a continuously changing environment

  • Must be a self-starter with desire for continuous improvement and strong interpersonal skills

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