Financial Analyst II, III, Sr. or Staff at Southern Company in Atlanta, GA

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located within the Financial Planning & Analysis organization at Southern Company Gas. The focus of the role is to support the development of Gas’ strategic regulatory plan through the development and maintenance of strategic long-range regulatory and financial planning models. This role also supports strategic growth decisions within Gas’ regulated businesses through project analysis, revenue requirement modeling and rate case support.

Functional Expertise:

Supports annual planning process, monthly forecasts and periodic internal reporting
Supports regulatory policy, rate, and compliance filings
Develops and maintains long-range financial models for regulated companies
Develops financial analysis to support strategic growth objectives for regulated companies
Develops management presentations highlighting rate case timing, revenue recovery mechanisms, pipeline investment opportunities and finance related matters
Supports financial objectives by measuring performance against set targets

Southern Company Gas Business Acumen:

Ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable information
Analyzes financial and non-financial data to help drive business decisions
Maintains an in-depth understanding of regulatory rules and frameworks
Experience with cash flow and special project financial modeling standards
Capable of interpreting, summarizing and presenting strategic results to management

Engagement:

Fosters relationships with managers, peers, customers and is a team player
Communicates effectively with all levels of business
Influences business decisions by sharing analysis and expertise

Driving Results:

Ensures regulatory planning models are accurate and up to date
Ensures stakeholders are informed of regulatory planning and policy issues
Ensures ethics and compliance issues stemming from or related to regulatory policy or planning activities are appropriately addressed
Identifies process and areas for improvements

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related

Preferred: Utility, natural gas or other energy industry experience

Related Work Experience:

Required:

2-7 years’ experience in financial planning, financial analysis, regulatory planning, accounting, and/or financial strategy / valuation or related fields

Experience with financial analysis / valuation models and the ability to troubleshoot issues

Preferred:

Thorough understanding of revenue requirements

Utility, natural gas or other energy industry experience

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities

Ability to work independently yet keep management informed as appropriate

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

MS Excel – intermediate to advanced proficiency

Preferred:

Knowledge of regulatory theory and practice as they relate to a local distribution company

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

The incumbent works in an office environment 4 days per week (Mon thru Thurs) at 10 Peachtree Place, Atlanta, GA and/or as additionally required

The incumbent may be required to travel on an infrequent basis (0-5%). Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stays away from home for one or more nights