Budget Analyst or Sr. Budget Analyst (Southern Power Company)Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GAThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESSupport budgeting activities for Southern Power's renewable generation facilities, including partnership requirementsPartner 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 plansFacilitate budget reviews and present results to leadership audiencesPerform monthly variance analysis and analyze financial and operational drivers impacting performance to provide actionable insightsProvide financial analysis, reporting, and guidance to support business decision-making and organizational performanceDevelop presentations highlighting key risks and opportunities for non-financial stakeholdersIdentify opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and value creationProvide financial support for long‑term agreements, contracts, and capital investmentsRespond to business unit leadership ad hoc requests with high-quality analysis and recommendationsSuggest, support, and implement enhancements to budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processesServe as liaison between finance, accounting, and operational business unit teams, building collaborative relationships with a customer service attitudeQUALIFICATIONSEducation and ExperienceBachelor'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 accountingExperience in utility industry is a plusKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with commitment to accuracy and understandingStrong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with executive management, business unit leaders, and other customersMust be able to work in a team environmentMust be able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple work assignmentsExperience with Oracle applications such as Maximo, SmartView/Hyperion, Planning, and/or ERP is a plusUnderstanding of GAAP and financial reporting principlesPrevious analytical experience requiredMust be able to consolidate, analyze, and summarize large amounts of data efficiently and effectivelyMust be able to adapt to a continuously changing environmentMust be a self-starter with desire for continuous improvement and strong interpersonal skills#J-18808-Ljbffr
