Financial Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports Southern Power Company's (SPC) financial planning and analysis processes. Primary responsibilities include: Performing cash management activities and monthly cash flow forecasting, developing SPC's long-term financial plans, annual budgets and quarterly earnings guidance, supporting the annual debt ratings process and bond financings at Southern Power, and performing financial analyses to support operational initiatives and strategic planning efforts.

This position will also provide support for power plant acquisitions, new construction and remarketing efforts to achieve SPC's long-term growth strategy. The candidate will work primarily with Accounting, Project Analysis and Market Assessment, Southern Company Treasury, Southern Company Tax, Commercial Optimization and Trading, Generation Services, Energy Trading, Acquisitions, and Business Development groups.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in maintenance and preparation of Corporate Financial Plan and annual budget

• Assess financial performance against targets, including risks and opportunities to the Plan

• Maintain corporate UI Financial Model

• Support power plant acquisition analyses and remarketing efforts

• Perform sensitivity analyses related to the Financial Plan

• Assist in credit ratings process and Rating Agency interactions

• Creation of reports and presentations for Executive Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or other related discipline.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in a financial analysis, treasury, risk management, accounting or other related field desired.

• Experience with UI Planner is a plus

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Candidates must have an understanding of corporate and project finance principles, accounting concepts and financial statements.

• Experience building and maintaining complex financial models preferred.

• Exceptional analytical and modeling skills in Excel are essential.

• Knowledge of the wholesale electricity industry is preferred, but not required.

• Demonstrate all aspects of Our Values.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.

• Ability to work independently while keeping management informed as appropriate.

• Possess technical competence and analytical skills including problem solving and innovation.

• Takes personal responsibility and ownership for corporate success.

• Employs good business sense and achieves business results and objectives.

• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects with changing priorities.

• Fosters relationships with peers, managers and customers and is a team player.

• Proactively seek enhancements to existing processes.

• Strong interpersonal skills to gain support as well as to represent the department in maintaining client relationships.

• Effective time and project management skills.

Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 3789

Job Category: Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Power