Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst II (GL3), III (GL4), Sr. (GL5)

Job Summary:

This position focuses on providing budget planning, forecasting and analysis for Southern Company Gas. This role primarily supports the corporate areas.  This position requires strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to work closely with business unit leaders to analyze and assess potential financial risks and opportunities.

Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities by Competency

Functional Expertise:

• Provide monthly variance reporting, trending, projections, presentations, and ad-hoc analysis to support FP&A leadership and the business leaders of the supported organizations
• Participate in the monthly close process including preparation of accruals, journal entries, reconciliations and other normal closing responsibilities as needed
• Serve as the financial lead for the business as related to the annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, and periodic internal reporting for the organization
• Work closely with business area leaders to achieve desired financial and operational results
• Assess financial performance against target, including risks and opportunities to the plan
• Performs financial and ad-hoc analysis as requested including monitoring full income statement including margin, operating expenses, other income and net income
• Works with business and FP&A leadership to evaluate and manage requests for additional funding throughout the fiscal year

Business Acumen:

• Analyzes financial and non-financial data to help drive business decisions
• Articulates results, variances and key drivers effectively
• Understands financial accounting standards and procedures and is comfortable with accruals, journal entries and reconciliations
• Develop recommendations and alternatives to meet objectives
• Demonstrates knowledge of the business and industry in analyses

Engagement:

• Fosters relationships with managers, peers, customers and is a team player

• Communicate effectively with all levels of business

• Influences business decisions by sharing analyses and expertise

Driving Results:

• Monitors results versus plan and work with business leaders to achieve desired results

• Identify process and/or profit improvements

Qualifications

Required Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. A professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA) or MBA is preferred.

Preferred:

• Familiar with the preparation of General Ledgers, Basic Knowledge of FASB requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 

• Knowledgeable on financial principles such as net income, earnings per share, cash flow analysis, and revenue requirements

• Working knowledge of financial management information systems and tools 

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and strategic focus

• Communicate with stakeholders in a clear and concise manner – demonstrates organizational savvy

• Demonstrated ability to uphold confidentiality

• Commitment to continuous personal development and process improvement

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with proven focus on Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to work proactively, independently and in a team environment

Related Work Experience:

Required:

Financial Analyst II

• 2-4 years of experience in financial planning, financial analysis, regulatory planning, and/or accounting or related fields

Financial Analyst III

• 4-6 years of experience in financial planning, financial analysis, regulatory planning, and/or accounting or related fields

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Financial Analyst, Senior

• 6-8 years of experience in financial planning, financial analysis, regulatory planning, and/or accounting or related fields

Applicants may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience. 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: 

• Hybrid work environment.  This position currently follows a hybrid work schedule and requires this role to be in office 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday).