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Power Delivery (PD) Capital Financial Analyst
Alabama Power Company - Finance & Corporate Planning
This position will be located at APC Headquarters in Birmingham, AL

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports Power Delivery by providing accounting, budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis support. This role is responsible for helping prepare, monitor, and analyze the PD Capital Budget; supporting monthly and year-end budget projections; developing cash flow projections; and providing timely financial information to Power Delivery leadership and Corporate & Regulatory Planning.  The candidate is expected to utilize various databases and financial applications.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for analyzing the business, identifying issues, and recommending solutions that improve the business unit's budget/financial or operational performance in areas of responsibility including, but not limited to:   

• Prepare, monitor, and analyze the PD Capital Budget, including monthly reporting, variance analysis, budget status monitoring, cash flow projections, and year-end projections.

• Collaborate with PD Business Unit to support capital budget development, financial modeling, project funding, and project prioritization.

• Compile and submit financial information, budget updates, variance explanations, summary reports, and meeting documentation to Power Delivery leadership, management, and corporate partners.

• Monitor work orders and project activity for Power Delivery and related non-Power Delivery projects.

• Support monthly close activities through accounting entries as needed to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.

• Review and resolve financial reporting exceptions and project-related issues as needed.

• Provide budgeting and accounting services, guidance, training, and analysis to Power Delivery clients to support cost targets, resource allocation, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Coordinate monthly metering and property transfer communications, interconnection-related financial activity, shared inbox requests, and miscellaneous financial information requests.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to research issues, recommend corrective action, improve processes, and ensure timely resolution of budget, accounting, and project financial matters.

• Maintain compliance visibility by performing required control activities, audits, and reviews to ensure adherence to internal controls, processes, and procedures.

• Use financial systems, databases, reporting tools, and internal applications to maintain accurate records, support analysis, and complete recurring and ad hoc responsibilities.

• Lead, manage, or support special projects as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience & Education:

• A 4-year bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.

• Southern Company budgeting experience is preferred.

• Experience in Utility Industry Budgeting & Accounting Organization preferred.

• Experience in Budget preparation, reporting, and analysis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to develop and maintain complex Excel Pivot Tables.

• Proficiency with PowerPlan and/or Oracle Cloud applications a plus.

• Utility or FERC accounting experience a plus.

• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, auditing, costing and financial principles.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and written and oral communications skills.

• Must exhibit a positive attitude and be a team player, self-motivated, and energetic, and innovative.

• Must be willing to take full responsibility for duties and work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and constantly shifting priorities.

Other Requirements:

• Driver's license required.

• Extended hours required when needed.

• Occasional travel required, including some overnight.

• In-office four days per week with one day per week telecommuting if workload and in-office meetings allow.

• Commutable distance of Birmingham required.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay

• Excellent benefits packages which includes: 

  • Medical and dental coverage

  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan

  • Performance-sharing plan

  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match

  • Bonus opportunities

  • Tuition Reimbursement

***Please submit an updated resume with your application***