Gas Budget Analyst (Southern Power Company)

Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA

The Gas Budget Analyst will provide overall Accounting and Budgeting expertise and analysis for Southern Power’s Gas Fleet. This position will lead the development of the 5-year capital & O&M budgets, prepare monthly variance analysis, and serve as a liaison between Southern Power’s Plants and Southern Power Finance and Accounting.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Capital and O&M budget creation, ownership and reporting responsibility for Southern Power’s 7 gas facilities Responsibility for actual to budget variance analysis and communication with functional and executive management Lead information system development, implementation and maintenance for Gas fleet Responsibility for budgeting tool and reporting solution development, implementation and maintenance for Gas fleet Consolidation responsibilities for capital and O&M for Southern Power’s generation fleet Liaison between Gas fleet and SPC Finance and Accounting Liaison between Property Accounting, the gas facilities, and SPC Financial Planning for LTSAs Ad hoc requests and projects Build strong working relationships to develop the deep business understanding necessary to draw conclusions, make recommendations, and respond to their needs with a customer service attitude 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education - bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related field required Experience - Previous budgeting and forecasting experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commitment to accuracy and detail Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with executive management, functional management, and other customers Must be able to work in a team environment Must be able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple work assignments Advanced computer skills with Excel and Power Point; experience with Oracle applications such as Maximo, SmartView/Hyperion, Planning, and/or ERP a plus Familiar with the preparation of General Ledgers, Basic Knowledge of FASB requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles  Must be able to consolidate, analyze, and summarize large amounts of data efficiently and effectively Previous analytical experience required Must be able to adapt to a continuously changing environment Must be a self-starter with desire for continuous improvement and strong interpersonal skills