Southern Company · 1 week ago
Financial Analyst - AFT Budgeting
Columbus, GA, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving millions of customers across the Southeast. The Financial Analyst position will provide direction and training for financial business decisions, ensuring compliance with policies and supporting organizational goals through financial leadership and analysis.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
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 visible
Help management & supervision ensure employees understand and perform their roles & responsibilities and are knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures that govern their activities
Perform required control activities to ensure compliance
Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues
Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT
Assist with special projects as required
Occasional Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is required
Storm Logistics responsibilities including securing hotels, food, & other requirements in support of power restoration (will require working evenings & weekends when needed)
Qualification
Required
B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business field required
Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB
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 (PowerPlan, 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 skills
Excellent computer skills - especially SmartView, 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 visible
Help management & supervision ensure employees understand and perform their roles & responsibilities and are knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures that govern their activities
Perform required control activities to ensure compliance
Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues
Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT
Assist with special projects as required
Occasional Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is required
Storm Logistics responsibilities including securing hotels, food, & other requirements in support of power restoration (will require working evenings & weekends when needed)
Models all aspects of Our Values
Understands broad implications of decisions and work activities
Determines steps needed to achieve goals
Exhibits a high degree of initiative and personal responsibility
Detailed, positive motivator, dependable, flexible, customer focused, team player, intelligent risk-taker, and results oriented
Preferred
Experience in Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience desired
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Incentive program
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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