Budget Analyst or Sr. Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst or Sr. Budget Analyst (Southern Power Company)

Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA

The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support budgeting activities for Southern Power’s renewable generation facilities, including partnership requirements 

• Partner 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 plans

• Facilitate budget reviews and present results to leadership audiences

• Perform monthly variance analysis and analyze financial and operational drivers impacting performance to provide actionable insights 

• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and guidance to support business decision-making and organizational performance

• Develop presentations highlighting key risks and opportunities for non-financial stakeholders

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and value creation

• Provide financial support for long-term agreements, contracts, and capital investments

• Respond to business unit leadership ad hoc requests with high-quality analysis and recommendations

• Suggest, support, and implement enhancements to budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processes 

• Serve as liaison between finance, accounting, and operational business unit teams, building collaborative relationships with a customer service attitude

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’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 accounting 

• Experience in utility industry is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commitment to accuracy and understanding 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with executive management, business unit leaders, and other customers

• Must be able to work in a team environment

• Must be able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple work assignments

• Experience with Oracle applications such as Maximo, SmartView/Hyperion, Planning, and/or ERP is a plus

• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles 

• Previous analytical experience required

• Must be able to consolidate, analyze, and summarize large amounts of data efficiently and effectively

• Must be able to adapt to a continuously changing environment

• Must be a self-starter with desire for continuous improvement and strong interpersonal skills