Financial Analyst

Financial AnalystGPC Environmental Affairs – Coal Combustion Residual (CCR)Location: 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, GA 30308Summary of Position DutiesThis posting is for a Financial Analyst role within the Georgia Power Company (GPC) Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) Program.This position supports the environmental compliance activities of the GPC CCR ARO program and provides financial support and insight to key internal stakeholders.Major Role ResponsibilitiesBe a self-starter to identify gaps in documentation, training, and reporting.Assist in creating reports as needed to support financial analysis across the organization.Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to develop the deep CCR program understanding necessary to draw conclusions and make recommendations.Analyze financial risks and opportunities and develop insights to influence the organization's business decisions.Provide Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting Financial analysis, guidance, reporting, & communicationEnsuring accurate accounting and reporting of financial informationMaking recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunitiesParticipate in the development of the semi-annual budget submittal with the assistance of key stakeholdersDocument key assumptions and quantities that support monthly forecasts and semi-annual budgetsEnsure change management is completed accurately and timelyProvide input to data requests and briefing cards as neededParticipate in month-end closing processes which may include accruing costs, booking journals cost transfers, and completing variance analysisProvide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issuesLead and/or manage special projects as requiredOccasional travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is requiredJob Experience and EducationBachelor's Degree required. Accounting, Finance, Economics preferredBasic understanding of GAAP and FASBPreferred 1-5 years of Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience highly desiredExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative work settingKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of financial and accounting principles and proceduresFamiliarity with General Accounting Procedures and Corporate GuidelinesDemonstrates strong communication skills (oral and written) within a heavily cross functional project environmentWorking knowledge of financial management information systems and tools (PowerPlan, Oracle Planning, Oracle Projects, Oracle AP, Maximo, Contruent etc.)Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in fast-paced environmentPossess: Strategic thinking and planning skillsEffective interpersonal and communication skillsCreative analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated accounting and finance skillExcellent computer skills - especially Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, Excel, PowerBi, Power Point, and WordBehavioral AttributesModels all aspects of Our ValuesDetailed, positive motivator, dependable, flexible, customer-focused, team player, and results-oriented