Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

GPC Environmental Affairs – Coal Combustion Residual (CCR)

Location: 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, GA 30308

Summary of Position Duties 

This 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 Responsibilities

• 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 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, & communication 
  • Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of financial information
  • Making recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities
  • Participate in the development of the semi-annual budget submittal with the assistance of key stakeholders
  • Document key assumptions and quantities that support monthly forecasts and semi-annual budgets
  • Ensure change management is completed accurately and timely
  • Provide input to data requests and briefing cards as needed
• Participate in month-end closing processes which may include accruing costs, booking journals cost transfers, and completing variance analysis
• Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues
• Lead and/or manage special projects as required
• Occasional Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is required

Job Experience and Education 

• Bachelor's Degree required. Accounting, Finance, Economics preferred
• Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB 
• Preferred 1-5 years of Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience highly desired 
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative work setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures 
• Familiarity with General Accounting Procedures and Corporate Guidelines 
• Demonstrates strong communication skills (oral and written) within a heavily cross functional project environment
• Working 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 environment
• Possess: 
  • 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 Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, Excel,
  • PowerBi, Power Point, and Word 

Behavioral Attributes 

• Models all aspects of Our Values 
• Detailed, positive motivator, dependable, flexible, customer-focused, team player, and results-oriented