Financial Analyst - AFT Budgeting

Financial Analyst – AFT Budgeting Organization

Location: Georgia Power Headquarters | 241 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA

Are you a driven finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Georgia Power's AFT Budgeting Organization is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to play a key role in supporting strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making for one of the nation's leading energy companies.

• Hybrid Work Schedule: In accordance with current company policy, team members are expected to work in the office four days per week (Monday–Thursday), with additional in-office presence as business needs require.
• Travel Requirements: This position may require occasional travel and overnight stays, including support for storm response logistics and other business-critical needs. These situations can arise with limited advance notice and require flexibility to support operational priorities.

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst position will provide direction and training to internal team for insight on and influence for financial business decisions that will drive growth, operational excellence, and process improvement including, target setting, reporting and analysis, planning and forecasting, & corporate financial direction.  Provide financial leadership, planning, and support to help support organizational goals to meet corporate and business unit goals and objectives; ensure compliance with policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations that govern our business; establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with internal team and corporate partners to achieve these objectives. Be subject matter expert, act as financial liaison, and provide leadership associated with business units. 

Major Job Responsibilities

• Ability to understand complex processes to translate and provide education to internal team
• Be 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 business understanding necessary to draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Analyze financial risks and opportunities and develop insights to influence the organization’s business decisions
• Analyze the business, identify issues and recommend solutions that improve the business unit's financial or operational performance in areas of responsibility 
• Understanding of Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting 
• Financial analysis, guidance, reporting, & communication (e.g., O&M, Capital, Asset Management, etc.):
  • Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of financial information
  • Making recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities
  • Develop 5-year budgets annually with the assistance of key stakeholders
  • Supporting your business unit ensuring that all targets are met
• Keep compliance highly visible:
  • Help management & supervision ensure employees understand and perform their roles & responsibilities and are knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures that govern their activities
  • Perform required control activities to ensure compliance
  • Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT
• Assist with special projects as required
• Occasional Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is required 

Job Requirements 

Education & Experience

• B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required
• Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB 
• Experience in Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience desired 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures 
• Familiarity with General Accounting Procedures and Corporate Guidelines 
• Strength in communication and training for complex processes to peers and managers 
• Firm grasp of key financial concepts- Net income, EPS, cash flow analysis, revenue requirements 
• Working knowledge of financial management information systems and tools (PowerPlan, Oracle Planning, Oracle Projects, Oracle AP, Maximo, etc.) 
• Ability to manage stress and balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under intense workloads and pressure 
• Possesses:
  • Strategic thinking and planning skills 
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Creative analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Demonstrated accounting and finance skill 
  • Excellent computer skills - especially SmartView, Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, Excel, Power Point, and Word 

Behavioral Attributes 

Models all aspects of Our Values. Understands broad implications of decisions and work activities, determines steps needed to achieve goals, exhibits a high degree of initiative and personal responsibility. Detailed, positive motivator, dependable, flexible, customer focused, team player, intelligent risk-taker, and results oriented.